Status:
valid
Authors:
(Matuda) ined.
Source:
ipni
Year:
2017
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 306(3): 238. 2017 [12 May 2017] [epublished]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001345155
Common Names
- Agave nanchititlensis
- Nanchititlensis Agave
- Agave parryi
Description
Agave nanchititlensis (also called Nanchititl Agave, among many other common names) is a perennial succulent plant native to Mexico. It has a rosette of leaves with a basal rosette of leaves and a stem with a few leaves. The leaves are lanceolate, sessile, and glaucous. It grows in dry, rocky, and sandy soils in desert and scrub habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Agave nanchititlensis is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and landscapes for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Agave nanchititlensis is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Agave nanchititlensis is a succulent that can be propagated by offsets or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F). No pruning is necessary.
Where to Find Agave nanchititlensis
Agave nanchititlensis is native to Mexico and can be found in dry, sunny climates.
Agave nanchititlensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Agave nanchititlensis?
Agave nanchititlensis
What is the common name of Agave nanchititlensis?
Nanchititla Agave
What is the natural habitat of Agave nanchititlensis?
Tropical and subtropical dry forests
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,