Species:
montium-sancticaroli
Status:
valid
Authors:
García-Mend.
Source:
wcs
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. Res. Inst. Texas 1: 79 (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000837191
Common Names
- Agave Montium-Sancticaroli
- Montium-Sancticaroli Montium-Sancticaroli Agave
- Montium-Sancticaroli Montium-Sancticaroli
Description
Agave montium-sancticaroli (also called 'Sancticaroli Agave', among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Mexico. It grows in grassy woodlands and open forests.
Uses & Benefits
Agave montium-sancticaroli is used as an ornamental plant, in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, cough, and colds, and as a dye for fabrics.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Agave montium-sancticaroli is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, long, narrow leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Agave montium-sancticaroli is a succulent native to Mexico. It can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers bright, indirect light and well-drained, sandy soil. It should be kept moist, but not soggy.
Where to Find Agave montium-sancticaroli
Agave montium-sancticaroli is native to South America and can be found in wet montane forests.
Agave montium-sancticaroli FAQ
What is the scientific name of Agave montium-sancticaroli?
Agave montium-sancticaroli
Where is Agave montium-sancticaroli found?
Agave montium-sancticaroli is found in Mexico.
What is the growth habit of Agave montium-sancticaroli?
Agave montium-sancticaroli is a succulent that grows up to 1 meter in height.
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,