Status:
valid
Authors:
(Rose) G.D.Rowley
Source:
wcs
Year:
1977
Citation Micro:
Repert. Pl. Succ. 26: 4 (1975 publ. 1977)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000754530
Common Names
- Agave longiflora
- Long-Flowered Agave
- Longiflora Agave
Description
Agave longiflora (also called Long-flowered 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 longiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of fiber for making rope and paper.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Agave longiflora has yellow flowers, small seeds and seedlings that are about 2 inches tall.
Cultivation and Propagation
Agave longiflora is a slow-growing succulent that can be propagated from seed or offsets. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Offsets should be removed in the spring or summer and potted in a well-draining soil mix. It prefers full sun and well-draining soil.
Where to Find Agave longiflora
Agave longiflora can be found in Mexico, in the states of Chihuahua, Durango, and Zacatecas.
Agave longiflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Agave longiflora?
Agave longiflora
What is the common name of Agave longiflora?
Long-flowered agave
What is the habitat of Agave longiflora?
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,