Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
subsimplex
ID:
755510

Status:
valid

Authors:
Trel.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Rep. (Annual) Missouri Bot. Gard. 22: 60 (1911 publ. 1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000754843

Common Names

  • Agave subsimplex
  • Subsimplex Agave
  • Subsimple Agave

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Description

Agave subsimplex (also called 'Maguey de Subsimple', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asparagaceae family. It is native to Mexico and is found in the states of Durango, Hidalgo, Jalisco, Michoacán, Oaxaca, Puebla and Veracruz. It typically grows in dry, rocky hillsides and canyons.

Uses & Benefits

Agave subsimplex is used for making ropes, mats, and baskets. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

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 subsimplex is a slow-growing, evergreen succulent that can reach up to 3 feet in height. It is native to Mexico and prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs. The seedlings should be transplanted when they reach 3-4 inches in height.

Where to Find Agave subsimplex

Agave subsimplex is native to Mexico.

Agave subsimplex FAQ

What is the scientific name of Agave subsimplex?

Agave subsimplex

What is the common name of Agave subsimplex?

Subsimple Agave

What is the natural habitat of Agave subsimplex?

Agave subsimplex is native to Mexico and the southwestern United States

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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