Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

Details of genus: Dasylirion Zucc. [892]

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accepted: Accepted

Family: Asparagaceae

family_ja: キジカクシ

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description_en: Genus of 18 species of yucca-like, ever-green shrubs, trees, and perennial succulents found in dry, mountainous areas and deserts in S. USA and Mexico. They have thick, woody stems and bear narrowly lance-shaped, mostly spiny-margined leaves, usually about 1m (3ft) long, in dense, terminal rosettes. Mature plants bear star- or bell-shaped flowers, to 2mm (1/16in) across, in long, narrow panicles intermittently throughout summer. Male and female flowers are borne on separate plants. In frost-prone areas, grow in a temperate or warm greenhouse or conservatory. Elsewhere, use at the base of a wall or as a focal feature on a lawn or in a desert garden.

hardiness_en: Frost tender, although mature plants may withstand several degrees of frost if kept dry.

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propagation_en: Sow seed at 21°C (70°F) in spring.

pests_en: Susceptible to scale insects.

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comment: SW. N.America

comment_ja: ダシリリオン

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Update Information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2020-09-04 03:56

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