Status:
valid
Authors:
(García-Mend.) Thiede
Source:
ipni
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Haseltonia 17: 94 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001335163
Common Names
- Agave umbrophila
- Umbrophila Agave
- Umbrophila's Agave
Description
Agave umbrophila (also called Shade-Loving Agave, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asparagaceae family. It is native to Mexico. It is found in dry, rocky hillsides and in open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Agave umbrophila is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used to make tequila and other alcoholic beverages.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Agave umbrophila is yellow, star-shaped, and has 6 petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Agave umbrophila is a succulent plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division in the spring or by seed. It can also be propagated by cuttings in the summer.
Where to Find Agave umbrophila
Agave umbrophila is native to Mexico.
Agave umbrophila FAQ
What is the scientific name of Agave umbrophila?
Agave umbrophila
What type of plant is Agave umbrophila?
It is a succulent plant
Where does Agave umbrophila grow?
It 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,