Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
galvaniae
ID:
808122

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

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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.

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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

Abisai Josue García-Mendoza (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'García-Mend.' in the authors string.
Alejandro Castañeda: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Castañeda' in the authors string.
I. Sonia Franco Martínez: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Franco' in the authors string.
Julia Etter (b.1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Etter' in the authors string.
Martin Kristen (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kristen' in the authors string.