Status:
valid
Authors:
(McVaugh) Thiede & Eggli
Source:
wcs
Year:
1999
Citation Micro:
Kakteen And. Sukk. 50: 110 (1999)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000754477
Common Names
- Agave Involuta
- Involute Agave
- Involute Century Plant
Description
Agave involuta (also called Involute Agave, among many other common names) is a species of agave native to Mexico. It is a large, solitary rosette-forming succulent with long, thin, flexible leaves that are green to blue-green in color. It is found in dry forests and rocky areas in the Mexican states of Hidalgo, Puebla, and Veracruz.
Uses & Benefits
Agave involuta is used for making paper, rope, and fabric. It is also used for ornamental purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Agave involuta 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 involuta 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 involuta
Agave involuta can be found in Mexico, in the states of Chihuahua, Durango, and Zacatecas.
Agave involuta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Agave involuta?
Agave involuta
What is the natural habitat of Agave involuta?
Deserts and dry scrublands
What is the average height of Agave involuta?
Up to 1.5 meters
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
Urs Eggli (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Eggli' in the authors string.