Yucca decipiens | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Monocots |
Order: | Asparagales |
Family: | Asparagaceae |
Subfamily: | Agavoideae |
Genus: | Yucca |
Species: | Y. decipiens
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Binomial name | |
Yucca decipiens Trel.
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Synonyms[2] | |
Sarcoyucca decipiens (Trel.) Lindinger |
Yucca decipiens Trel.[3] is a large, branching member of the Asparagaceae, native to north-central Mexico from Durango to San Luís Potosí. It is evergreen, up to 20 feet (6 m) tall, growing at elevations of 1500–2000 m in the mountains. Common name is "palma china," which means "Chinese palm."
Yucca decipiens is relatively abundant, and although it has local threats, its population appears to be stable overall.[1]