Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
turneri
ID:
923603

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.H.Webb & Salazar-Ceseña

Source:
wcs

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 63: 204 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000922938

Common Names

  • Agave turneri
  • Turneri Agave
  • Agave

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Description

Agave turneri (also called the Turner's Agave, among many other common names) is a large succulent with thick, fleshy leaves. It is native to Mexico, and grows in open forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Agave turneri is used as an ornamental plant and as a source of timber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Agave turneri has small, white flowers that are clustered in the leaf axils. The seeds are small, black and shiny, and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Agave turneri is a succulent native to Mexico. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a well-draining soil mix and bright, indirect light. Water regularly and fertilize monthly during the growing season.

Where to Find Agave turneri

Agave turneri 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-468611: Based on the initial data import
Robert H. Webb: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.H.Webb' in the authors string.
J.Mario Salazar-Ceseña: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Salazar-Ceseña' in the authors string.