Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
bicolor
ID:
754850

Status:
valid

Authors:
(E.Solano & García-Mend.) Thiede & Eggli

Source:
wcs

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Kakteen And. Sukk. 52: 166 (2001)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000754183

Common Names

  • Two-Colored Agave
  • Two-Colored Century Plant
  • Two-Colored Fox Tail Agave

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Description

Agave bicolor (also called Two-colored Agave, among many other common names) is a species of agave native to Mexico. It grows to a height of 0.2–1 m with large, spiny leaves and small, yellow-green flowers. It is found in dry, rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Agave bicolor is used for making ropes, mats, and baskets. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Agave bicolor is a yellowish-green color. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Agave bicolor is a slow-growing succulent that can be propagated by seed or offsets. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to 10°F (-12°C). It is best to water deeply but infrequently, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.

Where to Find Agave bicolor

Agave bicolor is native to Mexico and can be found in dry, rocky areas.

Agave bicolor FAQ

What is the scientific name of Agave bicolor?

Agave bicolor

What is the common name of Agave bicolor?

Two-colored Agave

What is the natural habitat of Agave bicolor?

Agave bicolor is native to the southwestern United States and northern 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

Abisai Josue García-Mendoza (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'García-Mend.' in the authors string.
Urs Eggli (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Eggli' in the authors string.
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.