Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
quilae
ID:
1411885

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Art.Castro & Aarón Rodr.) Thiede & Govaerts

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 306(3): 238. 2017 [12 May 2017] [epublished]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001424350


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Description

Agave quilae (also called 'Quilae Agave', among many other common names) is a perennial succulent native to Mexico. It has long, narrow leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in rocky, dry areas and can be found in grasslands, scrublands and forests.

Uses & Benefits

Agave quilae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is known for its attractive, waxy flowers and its ability to attract pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Agave quilae is yellow and has six petals. The seeds are small and brown in color. The seedlings are thin and have two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Agave quilae is a succulent plant that can be propagated from offsets or stem cuttings. Offsets can be removed from the mother plant and planted in a pot filled with well-draining soil. Water the soil and keep it moist until the offset has rooted. Once the offset has rooted, reduce watering and allow the soil to dry out between waterings. Stem cuttings can also be taken and planted in the same manner.

Where to Find Agave quilae

Agave quilae is native to South Africa and can be found in the dry grasslands.

Agave quilae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Agave quilae?

Agave quilae

What is the common name of Agave quilae?

Quil's Agave

Where is Agave quilae 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

Rafaël Govaerts (b.1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Govaerts' in the authors string.
Joachim Thiede (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thiede' in the authors string.
Aarón Rodríguez Contreras (b.1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aarón Rodr.' in the authors string.
Arturo Castro-Castro (b.1979): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Art.Castro' in the authors string.