Beaucarnea parviflora (Kunth) Baker
Small-flowered beaucarnea
Beaucarnea parviflora (Kunth) Baker is a species from the Mexican states of Guerrero and Oaxaca. Its specific epithet parviflora refers to its especially small-sized flowers compared to other species in the genus. Originally described in the genus Nolina (Nolina parviflora), it was moved to Beaucarnea after phylogenetic revisions. It is a robust caudiciform with the characteristic swollen trunk of the genus, adapted to warm and dry climates.
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Overview
| Category | Classification |
|---|---|
| Family | Asparagaceae |
| Genus | Beaucarnea |
| Growth Habit | Perennial caudiciform tree with swollen base; crown of long linear leaves. Typical genus habit. Reaches several meters in natural habitat. |
| Conservation Status | Poorly evaluated; endemic to Guerrero and Oaxaca. Potentially vulnerable due to habitat pressure. |
| pH Target | 6.0–7.5 |
| Type | Sandy, very well drained |
Origin & Habitat
Morphology
Flowers notably smaller than those of other species in the genus — defining characteristic. Paniculate inflorescences; dioecious species.
ecoTypical genus swollen base, grey-brown fibrous bark, adapted to water storage.
ecoLong, narrow linear leaves in apical crown; finely serrated margins.
ecoSingle trunk with fibrous bark; branching at maturity in old plants.
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Requirements
Soil & Substrate
Type
Sandy, very well drained
groups Beneficial Associations
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Propagation Strategy
- 1 Soak 24 h in warm water
- 2 Sow in draining mineral substrate at 22–26 °C
- 3 Keep slightly moist until germination
- 4 Transplant when reaching 5–7 cm
L
Overwatering
Every 3–4 years in spring
Fertilizer diluted to 50% once a month in spring-summer.
Uses & Applications
Precautions / Toxicity
Slightly toxic to pets.
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Plant Health
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"B. parviflora was originally described by Carl Sigismund Kunth and transferred to Beaucarnea by Baker. The synonym Nolina parviflora is still used by some authors. Its distribution in Guerrero and Oaxaca geographically differentiates it from other genus species concentrated in the northeast."
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