Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
utahensis
ID:
755564

Status:
valid

Authors:
Engelm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1871

Citation Micro:
Botany [Fortieth Parallel] : 497 (1871)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000754897

Common Names

  • Utah Agave
  • Utah Century Plant
  • Utah Maguey

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Description

Agave utahensis (also called Utah Agave, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It is found in desert scrub and grassland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Agave utahensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Agave utahensis var. eborispina (Hester) Breitung
Agave utahensis sub. kaibabensis (McKelvey) Gentry
Agave utahensis var. nevadensis Engelm. ex Greenm. & Roush
Agave utahensis sub. utahensis

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Agave utahensis has white, bell-shaped flowers that bloom in the summer. The seeds are small and black and are dispersed by wind. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Agave utahensis is a succulent perennial that can be propagated from offsets or seed. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought-tolerant and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 8-10.

Where to Find Agave utahensis

Agave utahensis is native to the deserts of the southwestern United States. It can be found in the wild in states such as Arizona, California, Nevada, and Utah.

Agave utahensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Agave utahensis?

Agave utahensis

What is the common name of Agave utahensis?

Utah Agave

What is the natural habitat of Agave utahensis?

Agave utahensis is native to 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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-294296: Based on the initial data import
George Engelmann (1809-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engelm.' in the authors string.