Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
pubescens
ID:
755379

Status:
valid

Authors:
Regel & Ortgies

Source:
wcs

Year:
1874

Citation Micro:
Gartenflora 23: 227 (1874)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000754712

Common Names

  • Pubescens Agave
  • Pubescens Century Plant
  • Pubescens Century-Plant

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Description

Agave pubescens (also called 'Maguey de Nopal', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asparagaceae family. It is native to Mexico and is found in the states of Durango, Hidalgo, Jalisco, Michoacán, Oaxaca, Puebla and Veracruz. It typically grows in dry, rocky hillsides and canyons.

Uses & Benefits

Agave pubescens is used as a sweetener, for medicinal purposes, and as a source of fiber for making paper and rope.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Agave pubescens has a yellow flower with a red center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Agave pubescens is a slow-growing succulent that is propagated by seed or offsets. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade and requires well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season and reduce watering in winter. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Agave pubescens

Agave pubescens is native to Mexico.

Agave pubescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Agave pubescens?

Agave pubescens

What is the common name of Agave pubescens?

Pubescens Agave

What is the natural habitat of Agave pubescens?

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

Eduard August von Regel (1815-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Regel' in the authors string.
Eduard Ortgies (1829-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ortgies' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:6657-2: Based on the initial data import