Status:
valid
Authors:
Gentry
Source:
wcs
Year:
1972
Citation Micro:
U.S. Dep. Agric., Agric. Handb. 399(Agave Fam. Sonara): 122. 1972
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000754383
Common Names
- Agave fortiflora
- Strong-Flowered Agave
- Fortiflora Agave
Description
Agave fortiflora (also called Strong-flowered Agave, among many other common names) is a species of agave native to Mexico. It is a large, solitary rosette-forming succulent with long, stiff leaves that are green to blue-green in color. It is found in dry forests and rocky areas in the Mexican states of Hidalgo, Puebla, and Veracruz.
Uses & Benefits
Agave fortiflora is used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, colds, and headaches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of fiber for making rope and baskets.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Agave fortiflora 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Agave fortiflora is a slow-growing succulent that can be propagated from seed or by division of offsets. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to 10°F (-12°C). It is also resistant to deer and rabbits.
Where to Find Agave fortiflora
Agave fortiflora can be found in the Mexican states of Hidalgo, Puebla, and Veracruz.
Agave fortiflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Agave fortiflora?
Agave fortiflora
What is the natural habitat of Agave fortiflora?
Deserts and dry scrublands
What is the average height of Agave fortiflora?
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,