Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
ghiesbreghtii
ID:
771928

Status:
valid

Authors:
Verschaff.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1862

Citation Micro:
Nursery Cat. (Ambroise Verschaffelt) 71: 3 (1862)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000771261

Common Names

  • Agave Ghiesbreghtii
  • Agave
  • Ghiesbreghtii

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Description

Agave ghiesbreghtii (also called 'Ghiesbreght's Agave', among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial plant that can reach up to 1 m in height. It is native to Mexico and is found in dry, rocky hillsides and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Agave ghiesbreghtii is a drought-tolerant plant that is often used as an ornamental in gardens and landscapes. It can also be used to make rope, baskets, and other crafts.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Agave ghiesbreghtii has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Agave ghiesbreghtii is a perennial succulent that can be propagated from seed or by cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Agave ghiesbreghtii

Agave ghiesbreghtii is native to Mexico and can be found in open, dry areas such as grasslands and scrublands.

Agave ghiesbreghtii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Agave ghiesbreghtii?

Agave ghiesbreghtii

What is the common name of Agave ghiesbreghtii?

Ghiesbreght's Agave

What is the natural habitat of Agave ghiesbreghtii?

It is native to Mexico and grows in dry open 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,

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