Status:
valid
Authors:
Zamudio & E.Sánchez
Source:
wcs
Year:
1995
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Mex. 32: 48 (1995)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000754852
Common Names
- Agave tenuifolia
- Tenuifolia Agave
- Threadleaf Agave
Description
Albuca flaccida (also called 'Flaccid Onion', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asparagaceae. It is native to South Africa, where it is found in the Western Cape and Eastern Cape Provinces. It is found in a variety of habitats, including sandstone fynbos, sandveld, and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Agave tenuifolia 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Agave tenuifolia 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 tenuifolia
Agave tenuifolia is native to Mexico.
Agave tenuifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Agave tenuifolia?
Agave tenuifolia
What is the common name of Agave tenuifolia?
Thin-leaf Agave
What is the natural habitat of Agave tenuifolia?
Agave tenuifolia 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,
References
Emiliano Sánchez M.: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Sánchez' in the authors string.