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
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Asparagales
Family: Asparagaceae
Subfamily: Agavoideae
Genus: Yucca
Species:
Y. decipiens
Binomial name
Yucca decipiens
Synonyms[2]

Sarcoyucca decipiens (Trel.) Lindinger

Yucca decipiens is relatively abundant, and although it has local threats, its population appears to be stable overall.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b Solano, E.; Ayala-Hernández, M.M. (2020). "Yucca decipiens". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2020: e.T117423183A117470012. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-3.RLTS.T117423183A117470012.en. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
  2. ^ Tropicos, Yucca decipiens
  3. ^ Trelease, William. Annals of the Missouri Botanical Garden 18: 228. 1907.