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yuca

Yucca rostrata

Least Concern

About

The Big Bend Yucca (Yucca rostrata) is a species in the genus Yucca. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found in Brazil.

🇧🇷 Brazil

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (plantas)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Liliopsida (Monocots)
Order
Asparagales (Asparagales)
Family
Asparagaceae
Genus
Yucca
Species
Yucca rostrata (yuca)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Zoyate
Portuguese yuca

Similar Species in Yucca

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agulha-de-adão
Yucca filamentosa
Not Evaluated
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iuca
Yucca aloifolia
Data Deficient
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Cape Region Yucca
Yucca capensis
Endangered
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Banana Yucca
Yucca baccata
Least Concern
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Spanish dagger
Yucca faxoniana
Least Concern
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Coahuila-Texas Yucca
Yucca coahuilensis
Vulnerable
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Alpine Yucca
Yucca baileyi
Least Concern
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Adam's Leedle
Yucca gloriosa
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of yuca?
The scientific name of yuca is Yucca rostrata. It belongs to the genus Yucca.
What is the conservation status of yuca?
yuca (Yucca rostrata) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does yuca live?
yuca is found in Found in Brazil.. Countries include Brazil.
What family does yuca belong to?
yuca (Yucca rostrata) belongs to the genus Yucca, which is part of the taxonomic family Asparagaceae.
Is yuca endangered?
No, yuca (Yucca rostrata) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does yuca belong to?
yuca (Yucca rostrata) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).
What are the closest relatives of yuca?
The closest relatives of yuca in the genus Yucca include agulha-de-adão, iuca, Cape Region Yucca, Coahuila-Texas Yucca, Spanish dagger.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Yucca — 20 Species

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agulha-de-adão
Yucca filamentosa
NE 🐾
iuca
Yucca aloifolia
DD
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yuca
Yucca rostrata
LC
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Cape Region Yucca
Yucca capensis
EN 🐾
Coahuila-Texas Yucca
Yucca coahuilensis
VU 🐾
Spanish dagger
Yucca faxoniana
LC 🐾
Twisted-leaf Yucca
Yucca rupicola
LC 🐾
Spanish Bayonet
Yucca treculeana
VU 🐾
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 🐾
Quim
Yucca lacandonica
EN 🐾
Glen Rose Yucca
Yucca necopina
VU 🐾
Pitilla
Yucca endlichiana
EN 🐾
Nodding Yucca
Yucca cernua
EN 🐾
Trans-Pecos Yucca
Yucca thompsoniana
LC 🐾
Narrowleaf Yucca
Yucca angustissima
LC
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