Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
gilbertii
ID:
755070

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Berger

Source:
wcs

Year:
1904

Citation Micro:
Monatsschr. Kakteenk. 14: 126 (1904)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000754403

Common Names

  • Agave gilbertii
  • Gilbert's Agave
  • Gilbert's Century Plant

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Description

Agave gilbertii (also called Gilbert'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 gilbertii 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 gilbertii 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 gilbertii 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 gilbertii

Agave gilbertii can be found in the Mexican states of Hidalgo, Puebla, and Veracruz.

Agave gilbertii FAQ

What are the common names of Agave gilbertii?

Agave gilbertii is commonly known as the 'Gilbert Agave'

What type of soil does Agave gilbertii prefer?

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

What is the average size of Agave gilbertii?

Agave gilbertii 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-293839: Based on the initial data import
Alwin Berger (1871-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Berger' in the authors string.