Status:
valid
Authors:
Gentry
Source:
wcs
Year:
1972
Citation Micro:
U.S. Dep. Agric., Agric. Handb. 399: 72. 1972
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000754623
Common Names
- Agave Ocahui
- Ocahui Maguey
- Ocahui Century Plant
Description
Agave ocahui (also called Ocahu's Agave, among many other common names) is a species of succulent plant native to the Mexican states of Jalisco and Michoacán. It is a small, solitary, rosette-forming succulent with a short stem and many narrow, gray-green leaves. It is found in rocky areas, in oak and pine-oak forests, and in grasslands at elevations of 1,500–2,000 m.
Uses & Benefits
Agave ocahui is used for making alcoholic beverages, such as tequila and mezcal. It is also used for making soap, shampoo, and other beauty products. The plant is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Agave ocahui var. longifolia Gentry
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Agave ocahui is yellowish-green in color and tubular in shape. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Agave ocahui is a slow-growing succulent that can be propagated by seed or offsets. It prefers full sun and well-draining soil. Water sparingly and fertilize lightly during the growing season.
Where to Find Agave ocahui
Agave ocahui can be found in the Mexican states of Chihuahua and Durango.
Agave ocahui FAQ
What is the scientific name of Agave ocahui?
Agave ocahui
What is the common name of Agave ocahui?
Ocahui agave
What is the natural habitat of Agave ocahui?
Agave ocahui is native to 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,