Status:
valid
Authors:
Cuevas & Santana-Michel
Source:
ipni
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 64: 330 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001334502
Common Names
- Agave manantlanicola
- Manantlan Agave
- Manantlan Century Plant
Description
Agave manantlanicola (also called Manantlan Agave, among many other common names) is a small succulent native to the island of Borneo. It has small, oblong leaves and produces yellow flowers. It is found in lowland and montane forests, as well as in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Agave manantlanicola is a perennial succulent that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It is also used for medicinal purposes, such as treating fever, headaches, and stomach problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Agave manantlanicola has small, white, fragrant flowers with yellowish-green sepals. Its seeds are small and brown. The seedlings are short and slender with two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Agave manantlanicola can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and placed in a rooting medium such as perlite or vermiculite. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment until the plants are established.
Where to Find Agave manantlanicola
Agave manantlanicola can be found in Mexico, primarily in Jalisco and Colima.
Agave manantlanicola FAQ
What is the scientific name of Agave manantlanicola?
Agave manantlanicola
What is the common name of Agave manantlanicola?
Manantlan Agave
What is the natural habitat of Agave manantlanicola?
Tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests
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
Ramón Cuevas: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuevas' in the authors string.