Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
palustris
ID:
755316

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rose) Thiede & Eggli

Source:
wcs

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Kakteen And. Sukk. 50: 112 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000754649

Common Names

  • Palustris Agave
  • Palustris Century Plant
  • Palustris Century-Plant

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Description

Agave palustris (also called Marsh Agave, among many other common names) is a perennial evergreen shrub that grows up to 5 feet tall. It has long, sword-like leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico and is found in dry, sandy, or rocky soils. It is commonly found in open woodlands, prairies, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Agave palustris is used for making ropes, mats, and baskets. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Agave palustris has white, bell-shaped flowers that bloom in the summer. The seeds are small and black and are dispersed by wind. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Agave palustris is a slow-growing succulent that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant and can tolerate temperatures as low as 25°F (-4°C). It is also frost-tolerant.

Where to Find Agave palustris

Agave palustris is native to Mexico.

Agave palustris FAQ

What is the scientific name of Agave palustris?

Agave palustris

What is the common name of Agave palustris?

Marsh Agave

Where is Agave palustris 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,

References

Joseph Nelson Rose (1862-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rose' in the authors string.
Urs Eggli (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Eggli' in the authors string.
Joachim Thiede (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thiede' in the authors string.