Beaucarnea gracilis
Ponytail Palm
Also known as: Beaucarnea oedipus Rose +2 more
- Beaucarnea oedipus Rose
- Nolina gracilis (Lem.) Cif. & Giacom.
- Nolina histrix Trel.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Asparagaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Originating in North America, Beaucarnea gracilis (commonly known as Ponytail Palm) is a tree belonging to the Asparagaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Mexico Central, Mexico Southwest