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Genus: Yucca
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> Monocotyledons > Order: Asparagales
> Family: Asparagaceae
Four
species, all originating from the USA/Mexico are cultivated in southern
Africa. This genus was previously placed in the family Agavaceae, which has
been sunk under Asparagaceae.
Species cultivated in southern Africa
List from Glen (2002).
Yucca aloifolia (Spanish
bayonet)
Native to the USA, Mexico and the West Indies. |
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Yucca filamentosa (Spoonleaf
yucca, Filament yucca)
Native to the eastern USA. See
Wikipedia. |
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Yucca gloriosa (Moundily yucca,
Spanish dagger)
Native to the southeastern USA. See
Wikipedia. |
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Yucca guatemalensis
[= Yucca elephantipes]
Native to Mexico and Guatamala. See
Wikipedia. |
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