Calibanus
Calibanus
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species Asparagaceae
Morphological Summary
A small genus of caudiciform plants from Mexico, belonging to the family Asparagaceae. They form a spectacular woody or corky caudex from which rigid, needle-like grass-like leaves emerge. Extremely drought-tolerant and sought after by collectors of rare plants.
Distribution Mexico (states of San Luis Potosí, Tamaulipas, Hidalgo, Querétaro and Oaxaca)
Conservation
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Calibanus caespitosus (Scheidw.) Rose
Tufted calibanus
Specimen ID RN-CLBN-00001
Origin México
Type Caudiciforms
eco
success
Calibanus glassianus
Glass's calibanus
Specimen ID RN-CLBN-00004
Origin México (Querétaro, Hidalgo)
Type species
eco
Calibanus glassianus L.Hern. & Zamudio
Glass's calibanus
Specimen ID RN-CLBN-00002
Origin México
Type Caudiciforms
eco
success
Calibanus hookeri
Calibanus / Mexican rock lily
Specimen ID RN-CLBN-00005
Origin México (San Luis Potosí, Hidalgo, Querétaro, Tamaulipas)
Type species
Calibanus hookeri (Lem.) Trel.
Calibanus, desert boy
Specimen ID RN-CLBN-00003
Origin México
Type Caudiciforms
eco
success
Calibanus roseus
Pink calibanus
Specimen ID RN-CLBN-00006
Origin México (Tamaulipas, Nuevo León)
Type species