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Nodding Yucca

Yucca cernua

Endangered

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (Pflanzen)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Liliopsida (Monocots)
Order
Asparagales (Spargelartige)
Family
Asparagaceae
Genus
Yucca
Species
Yucca cernua (Nodding Yucca)

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Bajonett-Palmlilie
Yucca treculeana
Vulnerable
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blaugrüne Palmlilie
Yucca glauca
Least Concern
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Fädige Palmlilie
Yucca filamentosa
Not Evaluated
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graue Palmlilie
Yucca aloifolia
Data Deficient
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Josua-Palmlilie
Yucca brevifolia
Least Concern
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schlaffe Palmlilie
Yucca flaccida
Least Concern
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Seifen-Palmlilie
Yucca elata
Least Concern
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Coahuila-Texas Yucca
Yucca coahuilensis
Vulnerable
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Nodding Yucca?
The scientific name of Nodding Yucca is Yucca cernua. It belongs to the genus Yucca.
What is the conservation status of Nodding Yucca?
Nodding Yucca (Yucca cernua) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Nodding Yucca belong to?
Nodding Yucca (Yucca cernua) belongs to the genus Yucca, which is part of the taxonomic family Asparagaceae.
Is Nodding Yucca endangered?
Yes, Nodding Yucca (Yucca cernua) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does Nodding Yucca belong to?
Nodding Yucca (Yucca cernua) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).
What are the closest relatives of Nodding Yucca?
The closest relatives of Nodding Yucca in the genus Yucca include Bajonett-Palmlilie, blaugrüne Palmlilie, Fädige Palmlilie, graue Palmlilie, Josua-Palmlilie.

Genus Yucca — 20 Species

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Bajonett-Palmlilie
Yucca treculeana
VU 🐾
blaugrüne Palmlilie
Yucca glauca
LC 🐾
Fädige Palmlilie
Yucca filamentosa
NE 🐾
graue Palmlilie
Yucca aloifolia
DD 🐾
Josua-Palmlilie
Yucca brevifolia
LC 🐾
schlaffe Palmlilie
Yucca flaccida
LC 🐾
Seifen-Palmlilie
Yucca elata
LC 🐾
Hoary Yucca
Yucca madrensis
DD 🐾
Harriman's Yucca
Yucca harrimaniae
LC 🐾
izote yucca
Yucca periculosa
NT 🐾
Arkansas Yucca
Yucca arkansana
LC 🐾
Pale Leaf Yucca
Yucca pallida
LC 🐾
San Angelo Yucca
Yucca reverchonii
LC 🐾
Adam's Leedle
Yucca gloriosa
NE 🐾
Glen Rose Yucca
Yucca necopina
VU 🐾
Pitilla
Yucca endlichiana
EN
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Nodding Yucca
Yucca cernua
EN
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Trans-Pecos Yucca
Yucca thompsoniana
LC 🐾
Narrowleaf Yucca
Yucca angustissima
LC 🐾
Chinese Palm
Yucca decipiens
LC
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