Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
fusca
ID:
755061

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ravenna) Thiede & Eggli

Source:
wcs

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Kakteen And. Sukk. 52: 166 (2001)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000754394

Common Names

  • Agave fusca
  • Dusky Agave
  • Fusca Agave

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Description

Agave fusca (also called Brown 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, flexible leaves that are grey-green in color. It is found in dry forests and rocky areas in the Mexican states of Hidalgo, Puebla, and Veracruz.

Uses & Benefits

Agave fusca 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

Agave fusca has small, yellow-green flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Agave fusca 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 fusca

Agave fusca can be found in the Mexican states of Chihuahua, Durango, and Sinaloa.

Agave fusca FAQ

What are the common names of Agave fusca?

Agave fusca is commonly known as the 'White-spined Agave'

What type of soil does Agave fusca prefer?

Agave fusca prefers well-drained soil with a slightly acidic pH.

What is the average size of Agave fusca?

Agave fusca typically grows to a height of 1 to 2 feet and a width of 2 to 4 feet.

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

Pierfelice Ravenna (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ravenna' in the authors string.
Urs Eggli (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Eggli' in the authors string.
Joachim Thiede (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thiede' in the authors string.