Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
caymanensis
ID:
1321490

Status:
valid

Authors:
Proctor

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Fl. Cayman Islands : 183 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001333944

Common Names

  • Agave Caymanensis
  • Caymanensis Agave
  • Cayman Agave

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Description

Agave caymanensis (also called Cayman Agave, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to the Caribbean. It is an evergreen perennial with yellow flowers and a height of up to 1 m. It is found in dry forests and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Agave caymanensis is used as an ornamental plant, for its medicinal properties, and as a source of food and fodder.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Agave caymanensis is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, ovate-lanceolate-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, ovate-lanceolate-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Agave caymanensis can be propagated by division or seed. It should be planted in well-draining soil in a sunny or partially shaded location. Water regularly and fertilize monthly during the growing season.

Where to Find Agave caymanensis

Agave caymanensis is native to the tropical forests of the Cayman Islands.

Agave caymanensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Agave caymanensis?

Agave caymanensis

What is the natural habitat of Agave caymanensis?

Tropical and subtropical forests

What is the flowering period of Agave caymanensis?

Spring and summer

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

George Richardson Proctor (1920-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Proctor' in the authors string.