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
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.
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,