1,296 observationsEndangered
Mexican Pony Tail Palm
Beaucarnea gracilis
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Liliopsida ›Order: Asparagales ›Family: Asparagaceae ›Genus: Beaucarnea
About
Beaucarnea gracilis is an attractive member of the subfamily Nolinaceae of the family Asparagaceae native to partial-desert areas in Mexico. Its name "gracilis", meaning "slender", is misleading, as its trunk is especially bulbous. It was formerly known as Nolina gracilis.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Mexican Pony Tail Palm is Beaucarnea gracilis.
- The Mexican Pony Tail Palm has a conservation status of Endangered.
- Mexican Pony Tail Palm belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- Mexican Pony Tail Palm belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- Mexican Pony Tail Palm belongs to the class Liliopsida.
- Mexican Pony Tail Palm belongs to the order Asparagales.
- Mexican Pony Tail Palm belongs to the family Asparagaceae.
- Mexican Pony Tail Palm belongs to the genus Beaucarnea.