Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
capensis
ID:
754893

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gentry

Source:
wcs

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Occas. Pap. Calif. Acad. Sci. 130: 72. 1978

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000754226

Common Names

  • Capensis Agave
  • Capensis Century Plant
  • Capensis Fox Tail Agave

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Description

Agave capensis (also called Cape 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 capensis 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 capensis 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 capensis 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 capensis

Agave capensis is native to the Caribbean islands of Cuba, Hispaniola, and Jamaica.

Agave capensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Agave capensis?

Agave capensis

What is the natural habitat of Agave capensis?

Agave capensis is native to Mexico.

What type of soil does Agave capensis prefer?

Agave capensis 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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