Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
vera-cruz
ID:
755581

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mill.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1768

Citation Micro:
Gard. Dict. ed. 8 : n.º 7 (1768)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000754914

Common Names

  • Vera Cruz Agave
  • Vera Cruz Century Plant
  • Vera Cruz Maguey

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Description

Albuca caudata (also called Tailed Albuca, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has yellow flowers and linear leaves. It is typically found in grassland and savanna habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Albuca caudata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in containers. It is also used to attract bees and butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Albuca caudata flower is white and bell-shaped. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Agave vera-cruz 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 vera-cruz

Albuca caudata is native to the deserts of southern Africa. It can be found in the wild in countries such as Botswana, Namibia, South Africa, and Zimbabwe.

Agave vera-cruz FAQ

What is the scientific name of Agave vera-cruz?

Agave vera-cruz

What is the common name of Agave vera-cruz?

Vera Cruz Agave

What is the origin of Agave vera-cruz?

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-294310: Based on the initial data import
Philip Miller (1691-1771): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mill.' in the authors string.