Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
microceps
ID:
835627

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kimnach) A.Vázquez & Cházaro

Source:
wcs

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Agaves Occid. México : 61 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000834962

Common Names

  • Agave microceps
  • Microceps Agave
  • Microceps' Agave

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Description

Agave microceps (also called 'Microceps Agave' and 'Microceps Century Plant', among many other common names) is a small, succulent plant with a single, thick, fleshy stem and a single, thick, fleshy leaf. It is native to Mexico, and grows in dry grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Agave microceps is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its leaves are used as a medicinal herb for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Agave microceps has large, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and spindly.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Agave microceps is a species of agave native to tropical Asia. It is an evergreen succulent that grows in dry, arid climates. It is best grown in a potting mix of sand and perlite. It prefers bright, direct light and should be watered sparingly. Propagation is done by division or by offsets.

Where to Find Agave microceps

Agave microceps is native to Mexico and can be found in tropical climates.

Agave microceps FAQ

What is the scientific name of Agave microceps?

Agave microceps

What are the common names of Agave microceps?

Microceps agave

What is the native range of Agave microceps?

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-372148: Based on the initial data import
Myron William Kimnach (1922-2018): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kimnach' in the authors string.
Miguel de J. Cházaro Basáñoez: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cházaro' in the authors string.