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
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.
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.