Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
phillipsiana
ID:
755347

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.C.Hodgs.

Source:
wcs

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Novon 11(4): 410. 2001

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000754680

Common Names

  • Phillips Agave
  • Phillips' Agave
  • Phillipsiana Agave

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Description

Agave phillipsiana (also called Phillips' Agave, among many other common names) is a large succulent with yellow flowers native to the southwestern United States. It is typically found in open woodlands, heaths and dry sclerophyll forests.

Uses & Benefits

Agave phillipsiana is used for its fibers to make rope, paper, and other crafts. Its sap can be used to make a sweet syrup, and its leaves can be used for roofing material. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Agave phillipsiana flowers are yellow-green and grow in clusters. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Agave phillipsiana 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 phillipsiana

Agave phillipsiana is native to Mexico.

Agave phillipsiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Agave phillipsiana?

Agave phillipsiana

What is the common name of Agave phillipsiana?

Phillipsiana Agave

What is the natural habitat of Agave phillipsiana?

Deserts and dry grasslands

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-294095: Based on the initial data import
Wendy C. Hodgson: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.C.Hodgs.' in the authors string.