Status:
valid
Authors:
Cházaro & J.A.Lomelí
Source:
wcs
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
Novon 16: 459 (2006)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000807458
Common Names
- Agave Vazquezgarciae
- Vazquezgarciae Agave
- Vazquezgarciae's Agave
Description
Agave vazquezgarciae (also called 'Vazquezgarciae Agave', among many other common names) is a small shrub that grows up to 2 m tall, with small, white flowers. It is native to South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Agave vazquezgarciae is used for making paper, rope, and clothing. It is also used as a natural sweetener, and as a source of dietary fiber.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Agave vazquezgarciae has yellowish-green flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Agave vazquezgarciae is an evergreen succulent that grows up to 1 m tall. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division.
Where to Find Agave vazquezgarciae
Agave vazquezgarciae can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Agave vazquezgarciae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Agave vazquezgarciae?
Agave vazquezgarciae
What is the common name of Agave vazquezgarciae?
Vazquezgarcia's Agave
What is the natural habitat of Agave vazquezgarciae?
Tropical forests and woodlands
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,