Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
salmiana
ID:
755431

Status:
valid

Authors:
Otto ex Salm-Dyck

Source:
wcs

Year:
1859

Citation Micro:
Bonplandia (Hannover) 7: 88 (1859)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000754764

Common Names

  • Agave Salmiana
  • Salmiana Maguey
  • Salmiana Century Plant

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Description

Agave salmiana (also called Salmiana 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 salmiana is used for its fibers to make rope, paper, and other crafts. Its sap can be used to make a sweet syrup, and its leaves can be used for roofing material. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Agave salmiana sub. crassispina (Trel.) Gentry
Agave salmiana var. ferox (K.Koch) Gentry
Agave salmiana sub. salmiana

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Agave salmiana 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 salmiana 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 salmiana

Agave salmiana is native to Mexico.

Agave salmiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Agave salmiana?

Agave salmiana

What is the common name of Agave salmiana?

Salmiana agave

What is the natural habitat of Agave salmiana?

Agave salmiana is 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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-294171: Based on the initial data import
Christoph Friedrich Otto (1782-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Otto' in the authors string.
Joseph zu Salm-Reifferscheidt-Dyck (1773-1861): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Salm-Dyck' in the authors string.