Yucca brevifolia
Yucca brevifolia · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (14 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Yucca brevifolia, is a resilient desert shrub native to the Mojave Desert. Commonly called Mojave Yucca, this striking plant is prized for its architectural rosette of stiff, sword-like leaves. Beyond its ornamental beauty, it holds significant ecological value and traditional importance in arid landscapes.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Northern America
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Yucca brevifoliaDistribution
This plant is primarily located within the arid regions of the Southwestern United States. Specifically, its range extends across the state of California. It can also be found growing throughout the landscapes of Nevada. Moving south across the border, the species is distributed within Mexico. Its presence is noted specifically in the Northwest portion of the Mexican territory.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southwestern U.S.A. | California | WCVP |
| Southwestern U.S.A. | Nevada | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Northwest | WCVP |
Chemicals
Yucca brevifolia has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Kammogenin, Saponins, Sarsasapogenin, Smilagenin, Tigogenin.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Kammogenin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Saponins | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Sarsasapogenin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Smilagenin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Tigogenin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Kammogenin
- Dr. Duke
Saponins
- Dr. Duke
Sarsasapogenin
- Dr. Duke
Smilagenin
- Dr. Duke
Tigogenin
- Dr. Duke
Activities
Yucca brevifolia has 9 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antialzheimeran, Antidementia, Antihepatomic, Antimutagenic, Antitumor.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antialzheimeran | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidementia | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antihepatomic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimutagenic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antitumor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antitumor (Lung) | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antitumor (Ovary) | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cerebrotonic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Immunomodulator | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |