Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
azurea
ID:
1327184

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.H.Webb & G.D.Starr

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Haseltonia 19: 90 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001339638


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Description

Agave azurea (also called Azure Agave, among many other common names) is a succulent plant native to Mexico. It has large, spiny leaves and tall, upright flower spikes. It grows in dry, open areas and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Agave azurea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Agave azurea has small, yellow-green flowers that appear in clusters in the spring. The flowers are followed by small, woody capsules that contain the seeds. The seedlings of Agave azurea are small and have a single, slender stem with two rows of short, needle-like leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Agave azurea is a succulent plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is done by division of the offsets or by seed.

Where to Find Agave azurea

Agave azurea is found in North America, in the states of Arizona, California, New Mexico, and Texas.

Agave azurea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Agave azurea?

Agave azurea

What type of plant is Agave azurea?

Agave azurea is a type of succulent plant.

Where does Agave azurea grow?

Agave azurea grows in tropical and subtropical regions of the world.

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

Gregory Dirk Starr (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.D.Starr' in the authors string.
Robert H. Webb: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.H.Webb' in the authors string.