Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
scaposa
ID:
755447

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gentry

Source:
wcs

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Agaves Cont. N. Amer. : 303 (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000754780

Common Names

  • Agave Scaposa
  • Scaposa Maguey
  • Scaposa Century Plant

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Description

Agave scaposa (also called Scapose 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 scaposa is used as a sweetener, for medicinal purposes, and as a source of fiber for making paper and rope.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Agave scaposa 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 scaposa 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 scaposa

Agave scaposa can be found in the Mexican states of Chihuahua and Durango.

Agave scaposa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Agave scaposa?

Agave scaposa

What is the common name of Agave scaposa?

Scaposa Agave

Where is Agave scaposa 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,

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