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
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.
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,