Status:
valid
Authors:
(Aarón Rodr.) Thiede
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Haseltonia 17: 94. 2012 [31 Mar 2012]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001424047
Description
Agave parva (also called 'Small Agave', among many other common names) is a species of succulent native to Mexico and the southwestern United States. It is a small, rosette-forming plant, characterized by its thick, fleshy leaves and white flowers with yellow and purple markings. It grows in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Agave parva is used for its edible fruits, as an ornamental plant, and as a medicinal plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Agave parva has small, yellow flowers with a red lip. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Agave parva is a succulent native to Mexico. It prefers full sun and well-draining soil. Propagation can be done through division of the offsets or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a moist, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs.
Where to Find Agave parva
Agave parva can be found in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
Agave parva FAQ
What is the scientific name of Agave parva?
Agave parva
What type of plant is Agave parva?
Succulent
Where is Agave parva 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,