Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
cacozela
ID:
754878

Status:
valid

Authors:
Trel.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Mem. Natl. Acad. Sci. 11: 41 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000754211

Common Names

  • Cacozela Agave
  • Cacozela Century Plant
  • Cacozela Fox Tail Agave

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Description

Agave cacozela (also called Cacozel agave, 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 cacozela 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 cacozela has yellow flowers with green centers and black seeds. The seedlings are small and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Agave cacozela 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 cacozela

Agave cacozela can be found in the Mexican states of Chihuahua, Durango, and Sinaloa.

Agave cacozela FAQ

What is the scientific name of Agave cacozela?

Agave cacozela

What is the natural habitat of Agave cacozela?

Agave cacozela is native to Mexico.

What type of soil does Agave cacozela prefer?

Agave cacozela prefers well-drained soil.

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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