Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
chrysoglossa
ID:
754916

Status:
valid

Authors:
I.M.Johnst.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1924

Citation Micro:
Proc. Calif. Acad. Sci. , ser. 4, 12: 998 (1924)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000754249

Common Names

  • Chrysoglossa Agave
  • Chrysoglossa Century Plant
  • Chrysoglossa Fox Tail Agave

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Description

Agave chrysoglossa (also called Chrysoglossa 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 chrysoglossa 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 chrysoglossa 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 chrysoglossa can be propagated from seed, offsets, or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Offsets can be removed from the parent plant and replanted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The rhizomes should be divided into sections with at least one bud and replanted in a moist, well-draining soil mix.

Where to Find Agave chrysoglossa

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

Agave chrysoglossa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Agave chrysoglossa?

Agave chrysoglossa

What is the common name of Agave chrysoglossa?

Chrysoglossa Agave

Where is Agave chrysoglossa 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-293699: Based on the initial data import
Ivan Murray Johnston (1898-1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'I.M.Johnst.' in the authors string.