Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
filifera
ID:
755036

Status:
valid

Authors:
Salm-Dyck

Source:
wcs

Year:
1834

Citation Micro:
Hort. Dyck. : 309 (1834)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000754369

Common Names

  • Agave filifera
  • Thread Agave
  • Fiber Agave

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Description

Agave filifera (also called Thread-leaved Agave, among many other common names) is a species of agave native to Mexico. It is a small, solitary rosette-forming succulent with long, thin, thread-like leaves that are grey-green in color. It is found in rocky areas and dry forests in the Mexican states of Hidalgo, Puebla, and Veracruz.

Uses & Benefits

Agave filifera is used for making paper, rope, and fabric. It is also used for ornamental purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Agave filifera is a small, yellowish-green flower, with a single, yellowish-green female flower at the center. The seed is a single, yellowish-green seed, which is enclosed in a thin, papery covering. The seedlings are thin and long, with a single, yellowish-green leaf at the tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Agave filifera 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 filifera

Agave filifera can be found in the Mexican states of Hidalgo, Puebla, and Veracruz.

Agave filifera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Agave filifera?

Agave filifera

What is the natural habitat of Agave filifera?

Deserts and dry scrublands

What is the average height of Agave filifera?

Up to 1.5 meters

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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