Status:
valid
Authors:
(A.Castañeda, S.Franco & García-Mend.) Etter & Kristen
Source:
wcs
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Haseltonia 12: 70 (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000807456
Common Names
- Agave Galvaniae
- Galvaniae Agave
- Galvaniae's Agave
Description
Agave galvaniae (also called 'Galvaniae Agave', among many other common names) is a small shrub that grows up to 2 m tall, with small, white flowers. It is native to South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Agave galvaniae is used as an ornamental plant for landscaping and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Agave galvaniae has yellowish-green flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, oblong and black. The seedlings are short and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Agave galvaniae is an evergreen succulent that grows up to 1 m tall. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division.
Where to Find Agave galvaniae
Agave galvaniae can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Agave galvaniae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Agave galvaniae?
Agave galvaniae
What is the common name of Agave galvaniae?
Galvan's Agave
What is the natural habitat of Agave galvaniae?
Tropical forests and woodlands
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
Alejandro Castañeda: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Castañeda' in the authors string.