Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
lagunae
ID:
755169

Status:
valid

Authors:
Trel.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
Trans. Acad. Sci. St. Louis 23: 143 (1915)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000754502

Common Names

  • Agave Lagunae
  • Laguna Agave
  • Laguna Century Plant

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Description

Agave lagunae (also called Laguna 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 lagunae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of fiber for making rope and paper.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Agave lagunae has yellow flowers, small seeds and seedlings that are about 2 inches tall.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Agave lagunae is a slow-growing succulent that can be propagated from seed or by division of offsets. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to 10°F (-12°C). It is also resistant to deer and rabbits.

Where to Find Agave lagunae

Agave lagunae can be found in Mexico, in the states of Chihuahua, Durango, and Zacatecas.

Agave lagunae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Agave lagunae?

Agave lagunae

What is the natural habitat of Agave lagunae?

Agave lagunae is native to Mexico.

What type of soil does Agave lagunae prefer?

Agave lagunae prefers well-drained soil.

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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