Agave minor - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
minor
ID:
805851
Status:
valid
Authors:
Proctor
Source:
wcs
Year:
2005
Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 52: 118 (2005)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000805185
Common Names
- Agave Minor
- Minor Agave
- Agave
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Agave minor (also called 'Dwarf Agave', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to Mexico. It has small, white flowers that are arranged in a bell-shape and it grows in rocky, sandy, and clay soils in grassland, scrubland, and forest habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Agave minor is used to make tequila, mezcal, and other alcoholic beverages. It is also used for its fibers, which can be used to make rope, paper, and other products. The sap can be used as a natural sweetener and the leaves can be used to make a tea with medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Agave minor has small, yellow flowers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Agave minor can be propagated by seed or by division. It is best grown in a sunny location with well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.
Where to Find Agave minor
Agave minor can be found in Mexico.
Agave minor FAQ
What is the scientific name of Agave minor?
Agave minor
What is the common name of Agave minor?
Minor Agave
What is the natural habitat of Agave minor?
Tropical forests in South America
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-343485: Based on the initial data import
George Richardson Proctor (1920-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Proctor' in the authors string.