Status:
valid
Authors:
Trel.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1920
Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 23: 117 (1920)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000754736
Common Names
- Rhodacantha Agave
- Rhodacantha Century Plant
- Rhodacantha Century-Plant
Description
Agave rhodacantha (also called Rhodacantha Agave, among many other common names) is a species of succulent plant with a rosette of thick, green leaves with red spines along the margins. It is native to Mexico and is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Agave rhodacantha is used as a sweetener, for medicinal purposes, and as a source of fiber for making paper and rope.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Agave rhodacantha has a yellow flower with a red center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Agave rhodacantha is a slow-growing succulent that can be propagated from seed or offsets. It prefers full sun and well-draining soil. Water when the soil is dry and fertilize during the growing season.
Where to Find Agave rhodacantha
Agave rhodacantha can be found in the Mexican states of Chihuahua and Durango.
Agave rhodacantha FAQ
What is the scientific name of Agave rhodacantha?
Agave rhodacantha
What is the common name of Agave rhodacantha?
Rhodacantha Agave
What is the natural habitat of Agave rhodacantha?
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,