Chinese Palm
Yucca decipiens Trel.
Yucca decipiens Trel. is a large, evergreen species in the Asparagaceae family, native to north-central Mexico. It grows up to 20 feet tall and is found in mountainous regions at elevations of 1500–2000 m. The plant is commonly known as 'Chinese Palm' or 'palma china' in Spanish.
Description
Yucca decipiens is a member of the Asparagaceae family and is native to north-central Mexico, specifically from Durango to San Luís Potosí. It is an evergreen plant that can reach heights of up to 20 feet and is characterized by its branching growth habit. The species thrives in mountainous areas at elevations between 1500 and 2000 meters. It was first described in 1907 and is known by the common names 'Chinese Palm' in English and 'palma china' in Spanish, the latter translating to 'Chinese palm.'
Other common names
Chinese Palm
Distribution
Global · Mexico Northeast · Mexico Southwest
Synonyms
Sarcoyucca decipiens
