Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
americana
ID:
754786

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 323 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000754119

Common Names

  • Agave americana
  • American Agave
  • American Century-Plant

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Description

Agave americana (also called Century Plant, 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 americana 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Agave americana var. expansa (Jacobi) Gentry
Agave americana sub. americana
Agave americana var. americana
Agave americana sub. protamericana Gentry
Agave americana var. oaxacensis Gentry
Agave americana var. franzosinii Sprenger

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Agave americana has yellow flowers with green centers and black seeds. The seedlings are small and have thick, spiny leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Agave americana 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 americana

Agave americana is native to North America and can be found in dry, open areas such as grasslands and scrublands.

Agave americana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Agave americana?

Agave americana

What type of plant is Agave americana?

Succulent

Where is Agave americana 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,

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