Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
offoyana
ID:
755292

Status:
valid

Authors:
De Smet ex Jacobi

Source:
wcs

Year:
1865

Citation Micro:
Hamburger Garten- Blumenzeitung 21: 214 (1865)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000754625

Common Names

  • Agave Offoyana
  • Offoyana Maguey
  • Offoyana Century Plant

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Description

Agave offoyana (also called Offoy'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 offoyana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of fiber for making rope and paper.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Agave offoyana 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Agave offoyana 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 offoyana

Agave offoyana can be found in the Mexican states of Chihuahua and Durango.

Agave offoyana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Agave offoyana?

Agave offoyana

What is the common name of Agave offoyana?

Offoyana agave

What is the natural habitat of Agave offoyana?

Agave offoyana 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,