Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
lechuguilla
ID:
755180

Status:
valid

Authors:
Torr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1859

Citation Micro:
Rep. U.S. Mex. Bound., Bot. [Emory] 213. 1859 [1-20 Apr 1859] , as 'lecheguilla'

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000754513

Common Names

  • Agave Lechuguilla
  • Lechuguilla Agave
  • Lechuguilla Century Plant

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Description

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Agave lechuguilla 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 lechuguilla

Agave lechuguilla can be found in Mexico, in the states of Guerrero, Oaxaca, and Puebla.

Agave lechuguilla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Agave lechuguilla?

Agave lechuguilla

What is the natural habitat of Agave lechuguilla?

Agave lechuguilla is native to Mexico.

What type of soil does Agave lechuguilla prefer?

Agave lechuguilla 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-293940: Based on the initial data import
John Torrey (1796-1873): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Torr.' in the authors string.