Agave brittoniana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
brittoniana
ID:
754869
Status:
valid
Authors:
Trel.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1913
Citation Micro:
Mem. Natl. Acad. Sci. 11: 44 (1913)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000754202
Common Names
- Brittoniana Agave
- Brittoniana Century Plant
- Brittoniana Fox Tail Agave
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Agave brittoniana (also called Britton's century plant, among many other common names) is a perennial succulent plant native to Mexico. It is an evergreen shrub with a rosette of fleshy, spiny-edged leaves. It typically grows in dry, rocky areas and is drought-tolerant.
Uses & Benefits
Agave brittoniana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source. Its leaves can be used to make rope and paper.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Agave brittoniana has yellow flowers with green centers and black seeds. The seedlings are small and have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Agave brittoniana is a tropical plant that can be propagated from cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be fertilized regularly with a balanced fertilizer and watered regularly. Pruning is necessary to maintain its shape and size.
Where to Find Agave brittoniana
Agave brittoniana can be found in the Mexican states of Hidalgo, Puebla, and Veracruz.
Agave brittoniana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Agave brittoniana?
Agave brittoniana
What is the common name of Agave brittoniana?
Britton's agave
What is the habitat of Agave brittoniana?
It is found in dry, rocky areas of 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-293655: Based on the initial data import
William Trelease (1857-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Trel.' in the authors string.