Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
cerulata
ID:
754905

Status:
valid

Authors:
Trel.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Rep. (Annual) Missouri Bot. Gard. 22: 55 (1911 publ. 1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000754238

Common Names

  • Cerulata Agave
  • Cerulata Century Plant
  • Cerulata Fox Tail Agave

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Description

Agave cerulata (also called Blue 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 cerulata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source. Its leaves can be used to make rope and paper.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Agave cerulata sub. dentiens (Trel.) Gentry
Agave cerulata sub. nelsonii (Trel.) Gentry
Agave cerulata sub. cerulata
Agave cerulata sub. subcerulata Gentry

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Agave cerulata 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 cerulata 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 cerulata

Agave cerulata is native to the Mexican states of Oaxaca, Puebla, and Veracruz.

Agave cerulata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Agave cerulata?

Agave cerulata

What is the common name of Agave cerulata?

Cerulata Agave

Where is Agave cerulata 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,

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