Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
alboaustralis
ID:
1331840

Status:
valid

Authors:
(E.Solano & Ríos-Gómez) Thiede

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Bradleya 33: 83 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001344294


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Description

Agave alboaustralis (also called 'Southern White Agave', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asparagaceae family. It is native to Mexico, and is found in forests and thickets at elevations of 500-1,500 meters. It is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 3 meters tall, with leathery, glossy, dark green leaves and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Agave alboaustralis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Agave alboaustralis is white, with a yellow center and a pleasant fragrance. The seed is small and round, with a blackish-brown color. The seedlings are small and have a dark green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Agave alboaustralis is a succulent that is native to Mexico. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in spring or summer. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F).

Where to Find Agave alboaustralis

Agave alboaustralis is found in the tropical rainforest of Mexico.

Agave alboaustralis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Agave alboaustralis?

Agave alboaustralis

What is the common name of Agave alboaustralis?

Agave alboaustralis

What is the family of Agave alboaustralis?

Agavaceae

Species in the Agave genus

Agave acicularis, Agave acklinicola, Agave ajoensis, Agave aktites, Agave albescens, Agave albomarginata, Agave americana, Agave angustiarum, Agave angustifolia, Agave anomala, Agave antillarum, Agave apedicellata, Agave applanata, Agave arizonica, Agave arubensis, Agave asperrima, Agave atrovirens, Agave attenuata, Agave aurea, Agave avellanidens, Agave bahamana, Agave bicolor, Agave boldinghiana, Agave bovicornuta, Agave braceana, Agave bracteosa, Agave brevipetala, Agave brevispina, Agave brittoniana, Agave brunnea, Agave bulliana, Agave cacozela, Agave cajalbanensis, Agave calodonta, Agave capensis, Agave caribaeicola, Agave cerulata, Agave chamelensis, Agave chiapensis, Agave chrysantha, Agave chrysoglossa, Agave cocui, Agave collina, Agave colorata, Agave confertiflora, Agave congesta, Agave convallis, Agave cundinamarcensis, Agave cupreata, Agave datylio,

Species in the Asparagaceae family

Acanthocarpus canaliculatus, Acanthocarpus humilis, Acanthocarpus parviflorus, Acanthocarpus preissii, Acanthocarpus robustus, Acanthocarpus rupestris, Acanthocarpus verticillatus, Agave acicularis, Agave acklinicola, Agave ajoensis, Agave aktites, Agave albescens, Agave albomarginata, Agave americana, Agave angustiarum, Agave angustifolia, Agave anomala, Agave antillarum, Agave apedicellata, Agave applanata, Agave arizonica, Agave arubensis, Agave asperrima, Agave atrovirens, Agave attenuata, Agave aurea, Agave avellanidens, Agave bahamana, Agave bicolor, Agave boldinghiana, Agave bovicornuta, Agave braceana, Agave bracteosa, Agave brevipetala, Agave brevispina, Agave brittoniana, Agave brunnea, Agave bulliana, Agave cacozela, Agave cajalbanensis, Agave calodonta, Agave capensis, Agave caribaeicola, Agave cerulata, Agave chamelensis, Agave chiapensis, Agave chrysantha, Agave chrysoglossa, Agave cocui, Agave collina,

References

Joachim Thiede (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thiede' in the authors string.
Eloy Solano: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Solano' in the authors string.
Ramiro Ríos-Gómez: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ríos-Gómez' in the authors string.