Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
shaferi
ID:
755468

Status:
valid

Authors:
Trel.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Mem. Natl. Acad. Sci. 11: 35 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000754801

Common Names

  • Agave Shaferi
  • Shaferi Maguey
  • Shaferi Century Plant

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Description

Agave shaferi (also called Shafer's Agave, among many other common names) is a species of succulent plant with a rosette of thick, blue-green leaves. It is native to Mexico and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Agave shaferi is used as a sweetener, for medicinal purposes, and as a source of fiber for making paper and rope.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: yellowish-green, with a long, curved spadix. Seed: small, black, and round. Seedlings: small, with thin, green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Agave shaferi 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 shaferi

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

Agave shaferi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Agave shaferi?

Agave shaferi

What is the common name of Agave shaferi?

Shaferi agave

What is the natural habitat of Agave shaferi?

Agave shaferi 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,

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