Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
rhodacantha
ID:
755403

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

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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.

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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,

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