Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
jaiboli
ID:
755151

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gentry

Source:
wcs

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
U.S. Dep. Agric., Agric. Handb. 399(Agave Fam. Sonora): 89. 1972

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000754484

Common Names

  • Agave Jaiboli
  • Jaiboli Agave
  • Jaiboli Century Plant

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Description

Agave jaiboli (also called Jaibol 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 jaiboli is used for making paper, rope, and fabric. It is also used for ornamental purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Agave jaiboli 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Agave jaiboli 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 jaiboli

Agave jaiboli can be found in Mexico, in the states of Coahuila, Durango, and Zacatecas.

Agave jaiboli FAQ

What is the scientific name of Agave jaiboli?

Agave jaiboli

What is the natural habitat of Agave jaiboli?

Deserts and dry scrublands

What is the average height of Agave jaiboli?

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,

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