Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
verdensis
ID:
1324247

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.C.Hodgs. & Salywon

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 65: 6 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001336701

Common Names

  • Agave verdensis
  • Verde Agave
  • Verde's Agave

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Description

Agave verdensis (also called Verdens Agave, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Mexico. It is a large plant, growing up to 2 m in height, with long, narrow leaves and small, yellow flowers. It is found in dry, open habitats, such as grasslands and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Agave verdensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to make herbal teas and to create natural dyes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Agave verdensis has large, yellow-green flowers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are thin and spindly.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Agave verdensis is a slow-growing succulent that can be propagated by seed or by division of the offsets. It is best grown in full sun and in well-drained soil. Water sparingly and fertilize lightly in spring and summer.

Where to Find Agave verdensis

Agave verdensis is native to Mexico. It is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests, often on limestone soils.

Agave verdensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Agave verdensis?

Agave verdensis

What type of plant is Agave verdensis?

It is a type of succulent

Where is Agave verdensis native to?

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,

References

Wendy C. Hodgson: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.C.Hodgs.' in the authors string.
Andrew M. Salywon (b.1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Salywon' in the authors string.