Status:
valid
Authors:
Cházaro & A.Vázquez
Source:
ipni
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 134: 55 (2013)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001337268
Description
Agave jimenoi (also called 'Jimeno's Agave', among many other common names) is a succulent plant with long, pointed leaves. It is native to Mexico, and is commonly found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Agave jimenoi is a popular ornamental plant, used to decorate gardens and homes. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Agave jimenoi has yellow flowers with white anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Agave jimenoi is a slow-growing, evergreen succulent that can reach up to 1 meter in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or offsets. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix. Offsets should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Agave jimenoi
Agave jimenoi is native to Mexico. It can be found in dry, rocky habitats.
Agave jimenoi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Agave jimenoi?
Agave jimenoi
What is the common name of Agave jimenoi?
Jimeno's Agave
What is the natural habitat of Agave jimenoi?
Tropical rainforests
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,