Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
macroacantha
ID:
755210

Status:
valid

Authors:
Zucc.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1832

Citation Micro:
Flora 15(2 Beibl.): 97 (1832)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000754543

Common Names

  • Agave macroacantha
  • Large-Spined Agave
  • Macroacantha Agave

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Description

Agave macroacantha (also called Big-spined Agave, among many other common names) is a species of agave native to Mexico. It is a large, solitary rosette-forming succulent with long, stiff 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 macroacantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of fiber for making rope and paper.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Agave macroacantha 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 macroacantha

Agave macroacantha can be found in Mexico, in the states of Coahuila, Durango, and Zacatecas.

Agave macroacantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Agave macroacantha?

Agave macroacantha

What is the common name of Agave macroacantha?

Big-thorned Century Plant

Where is Agave macroacantha native to?

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,

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