Beaucarnea recurvata
Elephant Foot Tree, Ponytail
Other regional names: Stripy Ponytail
- Stripy Ponytail
Also known as: Beaucarnea inermis (S.Watson) Rose +11 more
- Beaucarnea inermis (S.Watson) Rose
- Beaucarnea tuberculata (Lem.) Hurst
- Beaucarnea tuberculata Roezl
- Dasylirion inerme S.Watson
- Dasylirion inermis S.Watson
- Dasylirion recurvatum (K.Koch & Fintelm.) J.F.Macbr.
- Nolina recurvata (K.Koch & Fintelm.) Hemsl.
- Nolina tuberculata hort. ex Gentil, 1907
- Pincenectia linifolia K.Koch & Fintelm.
- Pincenectia recurvata K.Koch & Fintelm.
- Pincenectia tuberculata K.Koch & Fintelm.
- Pincenectitia tuberculata Lem.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Asparagaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a caudex tree.
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Originating in North America, Beaucarnea recurvata (commonly known as Elephant-Foot-Tree or Ponytail) is a succulent tree belonging to the Asparagaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to desert or dry shrubland conditions.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Succulent
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Southwest