Status:
valid
Authors:
(García-Mend., A.Castañeda & S.Franco) Thiede & Eggli
Source:
wcs
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Kakteen And. Sukk. 52: 166 (2001)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000754528
Common Names
- Agave littoralis
- Littoral Agave
- Littoral Century Plant
Description
Agave littoralis (also called Coastal 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 littoralis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of fiber for making rope and paper.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Agave littoralis has yellow flowers, small seeds and seedlings that are about 2 inches tall.
Cultivation and Propagation
Agave littoralis 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 littoralis
Agave littoralis can be found in Mexico, in the states of Coahuila, Durango, and Zacatecas.
Agave littoralis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Agave littoralis?
Agave littoralis
What is the common name of Agave littoralis?
Coastal agave
What is the habitat of Agave littoralis?
It is found in dry, rocky areas of Mexico
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
Urs Eggli (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Eggli' in the authors string.
Alejandro Castañeda: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Castañeda' in the authors string.