Status:
valid
Authors:
Galván & L.Hern.
Source:
wcs
Year:
2002
Citation Micro:
Cact. Succ. J. (Los Angeles) 74: 188 (2002)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000754396
Common Names
- Agave garciae-mendozae
- Garcia-Mendozae Agave
- Garcia-Mendozae Century Plant
Description
Agave garciae-mendozae (also called García-Mendoza's agave, among many other common names) is a species of agave native to Mexico. It is a perennial succulent with a rosette of leaves and a basal stem. It grows in dry, rocky habitats and can reach up to 1.5 m in height.
Uses & Benefits
Agave garciae-mendozae 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 garciae-mendozae 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Agave garciae-mendozae 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 garciae-mendozae
Agave garciae-mendozae can be found in the Mexican states of Hidalgo, Puebla, and Veracruz.
Agave garciae-mendozae FAQ
What are the common names of Agave garciae-mendozae?
Agave garciae-mendozae is commonly known as the 'Garcia-Mendoza Agave'
What type of soil does Agave garciae-mendozae prefer?
Agave garciae-mendozae prefers well-drained soil with a slightly acidic pH.
What is the average size of Agave garciae-mendozae?
Agave garciae-mendozae 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,