Beaucarnea stricta

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Beaucarnea stricta
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At Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Asparagales
Family: Asparagaceae
Subfamily: Nolinoideae
Genus: Beaucarnea
Species:
B. stricta
Binomial name
Beaucarnea stricta
Synonyms [2]
  • Beaucarnea glauca (K.Koch & Fintelm.) Hereman
  • Dasylirion laxiflorum Baker
  • Dasylirion strictum (K.Koch & Fintelm.) J.F.Macbr.
  • Nolina glauca (K.Koch & Fintelm.) Mottet
  • Nolina stricta (K.Koch & Fintelm.) Mottet
  • Pincenectia glauca K.Koch & Fintelm.
  • Pincenectia stricta K.Koch & Fintelm.

Beaucarnea stricta is a tree in the family Asparagaceae, native to Mexico. The specific epithet stricta means "straight, thin", referring to the leaves. [1]

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Description

Beaucarnea stricta grows up to 10 metres (30 ft) tall. The stem widens to a large, circular base. The leaves are long, straight and thin. [1]

Distribution and habitat

Beaucarnea stricta is endemic to Mexico, where it is confined to Oaxaca. Its habitat is in dry forests and shrublands, at altitudes of 800–2,000 m (2,600–6,600 ft). [1]

Conservation

Beaucarnea stricta has been assessed as vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. It is threatened by conversion of its habitat for agriculture. It is also threatened by illegal harvesting for the ornamental plant trade. The species' range includes the Tehuacán-Cuicatlán Biosphere Reserve. [1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 Martínez Salas, E.; Samain, M.-S.; Fuentes, A.C.D. (2020). "Beaucarnea stricta". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2020: e.T136808327A137376219. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-1.RLTS.T136808327A137376219.en .
  2. 1 2 "Beaucarnea stricta". Plants of the World Online . Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew . Retrieved 27 December 2021.
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Beaucarnea stricta, base of trunk, Huntington Gardens.