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Dasylirion wheeleri
  • Sotol

a perennial woody evergreen member of the Dasylirion genus in the family Agavaceae.

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Niche
  • Secondary canopy
    Secondary canopy
    There are no details available for this niche.
Functions
  • None
    None
    There are no functions defined for this plant. Do you know of some? Click the edit button to add them!
Light
  • Full sun
    Full sun
    The amount of sun exposure that a plant prefers in ideal conditions.
    Key
  • no shade
    No shade
    The amount of shade a plant will tolerate without adverse health affects.
    Key
Water
  • Water Requirementsmoderate
    Moderate
    The amount of water a plant needs for healthy growth, relative to other plants.
    Key
Soil
  • acid,neutral,alkaline
    Acid to Alkaline
    The PH range (acidity or alkilinity) of the growth medium ideal for healthy nutrient absorbtion.
    Key
  • Sandy to Loamy
    The soil texture this plant prefers for optimal growth.
    Key
Cold & Heat
  • 9
    Zone 9
    The USDA Hardiness scale assigns plants a number from 1 to 12 representing the minimum temperature a plant can survive.
    Key
    0< -53.9ºC< -65ºF
    1-51.1ºC-60ºF
    2-45.6ºC-50F
    3-40ºC-40ºF
    4-34.4ºC-30ºF
    5-28.9ºC-20ºF
    6-23.3ºC-10ºF
    7-17.8ºC0ºF
    8-12.2C10ºF
    9-6.7ºC20ºF
    10-1.1ºC30ºF
    114.4ºC40ºF
    12> 10ºC> 5ºF
  • ?
    Unknown
    The AHS Heat scale assigns plants a number from 1 to 12 representing the number of days per year a plant requires a temperature exceeding 30ºC (86ºF).
    Key
    11
    21 - 7
    38 - 14
    415 - 30
    531 - 45
    646 - 60
    761 - 90
    891 - 120
    9121 - 150
    10151 - 180
    11181 - 210
    12181 - 210
Dasylirion wheeleri has 0 edible uses listed
Dasylirion wheeleri has 0 material uses listed

Uses

Edible uses

Notes

The central part of the plant can be cooked and eaten[1]. The crown of the plant was baked by the native North American Indians then dried, pounded into a powder and made into cakes[2]. They would also peel the baked crown, crush it, mix it with water then ferment it and use it as a beverage[2].

The flowering stems can be roasted, boiled or eaten raw[2].

The trunk is rich in sugar, the pith can be used to make the alcoholic beverage 'sotol'[1].

Unknown part

Drink

Stem

Unknown use

Material uses

The leaves are used in thatching, basket making, weaving into hats, mats etc[2].

Unknown part

Basketry
Thatching
Weaving

Medicinal uses(Warning!)

There are no medicinal uses listed for Dasylirion wheeleri.

Ecology

Ecosystem niche/layer

Secondary canopy

Ecological Functions

Nothing listed.

Forage

Nothing listed.

Shelter

Nothing listed.

Propagation

Seed - sow spring in a greenhouse. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for at least their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts.

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Cultivation

Requires a very well-drained soil in a sheltered sunny position[3].

This species is not very cold hardy, and is said to require a minimum winter temperature of 10°c[3], However, plants can survive outdoors in the very mildest areas of Britain if given some protection such as a south facing wall and a suitable soil[K].

Plants are sometimes used in sub-tropical bedding schemes in Britain.

Crops

Problems, pests & diseases

Associations & Interactions

There are no interactions listed for Dasylirion wheeleri. Do you know of an interaction that should be listed here? edit this page to add it.

Polycultures & Guilds

There are no polycultures listed which include Dasylirion wheeleri.

Descendants

Cultivars

Varieties

None listed.

Subspecies

None listed.

Full Data

This table shows all the data stored for this plant.

Taxonomy
Binomial name
Dasylirion wheeleri
Genus
Dasylirion
Family
Agavaceae
Imported References
Edible uses
[1][2]
Medicinal uses
Material uses & Functions
[2]
Botanic
[3]
Propagation
Cultivation
Environment
Cultivation
Uses
Edible uses
None listed.
Material uses
None listed.
Medicinal uses
None listed.
Functions & Nature
Functions
Provides forage for
Provides shelter for
Environment
Hardiness Zone
9
Heat Zone
?
Water
moderate
Sun
full sun
Shade
no shade
Soil PH
acid, neutral, alkaline
Soil Texture
sandy, loamy
Soil Water Retention
well drained
Environmental Tolerances
  • Drought
Ecosystems
Native Climate Zones
None listed.
Adapted Climate Zones
None listed.
Native Geographical Range
None listed.
Native Environment
None listed.
Ecosystem Niche
Secondary canopy
Root Zone Tendancy
None listed.
Life
Deciduous or Evergreen
evergreen
Herbaceous or Woody
woody
Life Cycle
perennial
Growth Rate
?
Mature Size
1.5 x meters
Fertility
self sterile
Pollinators
Insects
Flower Colour
?
Flower Type
dioecious

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References

  1. ? 1.01.11.2 Facciola. S. Cornucopia - A Source Book of Edible Plants. Kampong Publications ISBN 0-9628087-0-9 (1990-00-00)
  2. ? 2.02.12.22.32.42.5 Moerman. D. Native American Ethnobotany Timber Press. Oregon. ISBN 0-88192-453-9 (1998-00-00)
  3. ? 3.03.13.2 Huxley. A. The New RHS Dictionary of Gardening. 1992. MacMillan Press ISBN 0-333-47494-5 (1992-00-00)

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Has common nameSotol +
Has drought toleranceTolerant +
Has edible partUnknown part + and Stem +
Has edible useDrink + and Unknown use +
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Has flowers of typeDioecious +
Has hardiness zone9 +
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Has lifecycle typePerennial +
Has material partUnknown part +
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Has shade toleranceNo shade +
Has soil ph preferenceAcid +, Neutral + and Alkaline +
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Has soil water retention preferenceWell drained +
Has sun preferenceFull sun +
Has taxonomic rankSpecies +
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Has water requirementsmoderate +
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Tolerates nutritionally poor soilNo +
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