Status:
valid
Authors:
Perrine
Source:
tro
Year:
1838
Citation Micro:
Congr. Doc. 564: 87 (1838)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001257076
Common Names
- Sisalana Agave
- Agave sisalana
- Sisal Agave
Description
Agave sisalana (also called Sisal Agave, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asparagaceae family. It is native to Mexico. It is an evergreen succulent with lanceolate leaves and yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Agave sisalana is used for its fibers, which are used to make rope, mats, and other items. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Agave sisalana has small, yellow flowers that are tubular in shape and grow in clusters. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Agave sisalana is a slow-growing, drought-tolerant succulent plant that can be propagated by division or from seed. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. Water the plant deeply, but allow the soil to dry out between waterings. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season.
Where to Find Agave sisalana
Agave sisalana is native to Mexico.
Agave sisalana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Agave sisalana?
Agave sisalana
What is the common name of Agave sisalana?
Sisal Agave
What is the natural habitat of Agave sisalana?
Tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas
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,