Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
rovelliana
ID:
917543

Status:
valid

Authors:
Tod.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1889

Citation Micro:
Index Seminum (PAL, Panormitani) 1888: 36 (1889)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000916878

Common Names

  • Agave rovelliana
  • Rovell's Agave
  • Rovell Agave

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Description

Agave rovelliana (also called Roville's Agave, among many other common names) is a succulent native to Mexico. It has long, narrow leaves and grows in dry, rocky areas. It prefers full sun and is drought tolerant.

Uses & Benefits

Agave rovelliana is a popular ornamental plant, often used in landscaping as a ground cover or as a border plant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Agave rovelliana is a white spathe with a yellow spadix. The seed is a small, black, glossy, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Agave rovelliana is a slow-growing succulent that can be propagated by division or offsets. It can be grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-draining soil. It is drought tolerant and requires minimal maintenance.

Where to Find Agave rovelliana

Agave rovelliana is native to Mexico and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Agave rovelliana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Agave rovelliana?

Agave rovelliana

What is the common name of Agave rovelliana?

Rovell's Agave

What type of plant is Agave rovelliana?

Agave rovelliana is an evergreen perennial.

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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