Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Berger
Source:
wcs
Year:
1906
Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Königl. Bot. Gart. Berlin 4: 250 (1906)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000754654
Common Names
- Parrasana Agave
- Parrasana Century Plant
- Parrasana Century-Plant
Description
Agave parrasana (also called Parras 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 parrasana 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 parrasana 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Agave parrasana 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 parrasana
Agave parrasana is native to Mexico.
Agave parrasana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Agave parrasana?
Agave parrasana
What is the common name of Agave parrasana?
Parras Agave
Where is Agave parrasana 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,