Status:
valid
Authors:
Gentry
Source:
wcs
Year:
1982
Citation Micro:
Agaves Cont. N. Amer. : 480 (1982)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000754447
Common Names
- Agave Hiemiflora
- Winter-Flowering Agave
- Winter-Flowering Century Plant
Description
Agave hiemiflora (also called winter-flowering 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 hiemiflora 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 hiemiflora has a yellow-green flower with a short stem and a small seed head. The seedlings are small and green, with a single, pointed leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Agave hiemiflora is a slow-growing, evergreen succulent that can be propagated by seed or by offsets. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -4°C (25°F). It is a low-maintenance plant and requires minimal care.
Where to Find Agave hiemiflora
Agave hiemiflora can be found in Mexico, in the states of Guerrero, Oaxaca, and Puebla.
Agave hiemiflora FAQ
What are the common names of Agave hiemiflora?
Agave hiemiflora is commonly known as the 'Winter-flowering Agave'
What type of soil does Agave hiemiflora prefer?
Agave hiemiflora prefers well-drained soil with a slightly acidic pH.
What is the average size of Agave hiemiflora?
Agave hiemiflora 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,