Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
gigantensis
ID:
755069

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gentry

Source:
wcs

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Occas. Pap. Calif. Acad. Sci. 130: 63 (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000754402

Common Names

  • Agave gigantensis
  • Gigantic Agave
  • Gigantensis Agave

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Description

Agave gigantensis (also called giant 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 2 m in height.

Uses & Benefits

Agave gigantensis 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 gigantensis 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 gigantensis 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 gigantensis

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

Agave gigantensis FAQ

What are the common names of Agave gigantensis?

Agave gigantensis is commonly known as the 'Giant Agave'

What type of soil does Agave gigantensis prefer?

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

What is the average size of Agave gigantensis?

Agave gigantensis 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,

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