Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
michoacana
ID:
755241

Status:
valid

Authors:
(M.Cedano, Delgad. & Enciso) Thiede & Eggli

Source:
wcs

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Kakteen And. Sukk. 50: 112 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000754574

Common Names

  • Agave michoacana
  • Michoacan Agave
  • Michoacana Agave

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Description

Agave michoacana (also called Michoacán Agave, among many other common names) is a species of succulent plant native to the Mexican state of Michoacán. It is a small, solitary, rosette-forming succulent with a short stem and many narrow, gray-green leaves. It is found in rocky areas, in oak and pine-oak forests, and in grasslands at elevations of 1,500–2,000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Agave michoacana 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 michoacana has white flowers with six petals and six stamens. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Agave michoacana 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 michoacana

Agave michoacana is native to Mexico.

Agave michoacana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Agave michoacana?

Agave michoacana

What is the common name of Agave michoacana?

Michoacan Agave

Where is Agave michoacana 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,

References

Urs Eggli (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Eggli' in the authors string.
Joachim Thiede (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thiede' in the authors string.
Martha Cedano Maldonado: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Cedano' in the authors string.
Claudio Delgadillo (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Delgad.' in the authors string.
Ildefonso Enciso Padilla (d.1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Enciso' in the authors string.