Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
mapisaga
ID:
755224

Status:
valid

Authors:
Trel.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1920

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 23: 130 (1920)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000754557

Common Names

  • Agave mapisaga
  • Mapisaga Agave
  • Mapisaga Century Plant

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Description

Calamus brevispadix (also called Short Rattan, among many other common names) is a species of rattan palm native to Southeast Asia. It grows to a height of 10–20 m with large, pinnate leaves and small, yellow-green flowers. It is found in tropical rainforests.

Uses & Benefits

Agave mapisaga is used for making alcoholic beverages, such as tequila and mezcal. It is also used for making soap, shampoo, and other beauty products. The plant is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Agave mapisaga is a slow-growing succulent that can be propagated from seed or offsets. It prefers full sun and well-draining soil. Water when the soil is dry and fertilize during the growing season.

Where to Find Agave mapisaga

Agave mapisaga can be found in Mexico, Guatemala, and El Salvador.

Agave mapisaga FAQ

What is the scientific name of Agave mapisaga?

Agave mapisaga

What is the common name of Agave mapisaga?

Mapisaga Agave

Where is Agave mapisaga 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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