Agave albomarginata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
albomarginata
ID:
754780
Status:
valid
Authors:
Gentry
Source:
wcs
Year:
1982
Citation Micro:
Agaves Cont. N. Amer. : 129 (1982)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000754113
Common Names
- Agave albomarginata
- White-Margined Agave
- White-Margined Century-Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Agave albomarginata (also called White-Margined Agave, among many other common names) is a species of succulent native to Mexico. It is a large rosette-forming succulent with thick, fleshy leaves and white margins. It grows in a variety of habitats, including dry scrubland and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Agave albomarginata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Agave albomarginata has white flowers with yellow centers and black seeds. The seedlings are small and have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Agave albomarginata can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a well-drained, dry soil and full sun. It is tolerant of a wide range of temperatures and is hardy to USDA Zone 9.
Where to Find Agave albomarginata
Agave albomarginata can be found in Mexico.
Agave albomarginata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Agave albomarginata?
Agave albomarginata
What type of plant is Agave albomarginata?
Succulent
Where is Agave albomarginata found?
Mexico
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-293572: Based on the initial data import
Howard Scott Gentry (1903-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gentry' in the authors string.