Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
bulbulifera
ID:
1411581

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Castillejos & E.Solano) Thiede

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Haseltonia 17: 94. 2012 [31 Mar 2012]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001424046


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Description

Agave bulbulifera (also called 'Bulbulifera Agave', among many other common names) is a species of succulent native to Mexico and the southwestern United States. It is a small, rosette-forming plant, characterized by its thick, fleshy leaves and white flowers with yellow and purple markings. It grows in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Agave bulbulifera is used for its edible fruits, as an ornamental plant, and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Agave bulbulifera has small, yellow flowers with a red lip. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Agave bulbulifera is a succulent native to Mexico. It prefers full sun and well-draining soil. Propagation can be done through division of the offsets or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a moist, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs.

Where to Find Agave bulbulifera

Agave bulbulifera is native to Mexico.

Agave bulbulifera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Agave bulbulifera?

Agave bulbulifera

What type of plant is Agave bulbulifera?

Succulent

Where is Agave bulbulifera native to?

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

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.
Carlos Castillejos-Cruz: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Castillejos' in the authors string.