Status:
valid
Authors:
García-Mend.
Source:
wcs
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Mex. 91: 78 (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000916807
Common Names
- Agave nuusaviorum
- Nuusaviorum Agave
- Nuusaviorum Century Plant
Description
Agave nuusaviorum (also called Nuusaviorum Agave, among many other common names) is a succulent native to Mexico. It is a low-growing plant, reaching up to 1 m in height, with a sprawling habit. Its leaves are opposite, lanceolate, and up to 15 cm long. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade.
Uses & Benefits
Agave nuusaviorum is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever and malaria.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Agave nuusaviorum sub. nuusaviorum
Agave nuusaviorum sub. deltoidea García-Mend.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Agave nuusaviorum is a small, white, fragrant flower with a yellow center. Its seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, long, thin stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Agave nuusaviorum is a succulent perennial plant native to Mexico. It is easy to propagate from seed or by division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It should be watered regularly and fertilized in the spring and summer. It can be propagated by dividing the rhizomes in the spring or by taking cuttings in the summer.
Where to Find Agave nuusaviorum
Agave nuusaviorum is native to the Mexican state of Oaxaca and can be found in the Sierra Madre del Sur mountain range.
Agave nuusaviorum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Agave nuusaviorum?
Agave nuusaviorum
What is the common name of Agave nuusaviorum?
Nuusaviorum Agave
What is the natural habitat of Agave nuusaviorum?
Tropical rainforest
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,