Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Berger
Source:
wcs
Year:
1912
Citation Micro:
Hortus Mortolensis : 364 (1912)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000754219
Common Names
- Calodonta Agave
- Calodonta Century Plant
- Calodonta Fox Tail Agave
Description
Agave calodonta (also called Calodont 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 calodonta 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 calodonta has yellow flowers with green centers and black seeds. The seedlings are small and have short, spiny leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Agave calodonta 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 calodonta
Agave calodonta is native to the Mexican states of Oaxaca, Puebla, and Veracruz.
Agave calodonta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Agave calodonta?
Agave calodonta
What is the natural habitat of Agave calodonta?
Agave calodonta is native to Mexico.
What type of soil does Agave calodonta prefer?
Agave calodonta 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,