Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
verhoekiae
ID:
1322710

Status:
valid

Authors:
(García-Mend.) Thiede

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Haseltonia 17: 94 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001335164

Common Names

  • Agave verhoekiae
  • Verhoekiae Agave
  • Verhoekiae's Agave

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Description

Agave verhoekiae (also called Verhoek's Agave, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asparagaceae family. It is native to Mexico. It is found in dry, rocky hillsides and in open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Agave verhoekiae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used to make tequila and other alcoholic beverages.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Agave verhoekiae is yellow, star-shaped, and has 6 petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Agave verhoekiae is a succulent plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division in the spring or by seed. It can also be propagated by cuttings in the summer.

Where to Find Agave verhoekiae

Agave verhoekiae is native to Mexico.

Agave verhoekiae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Agave verhoekiae?

Agave verhoekiae

What type of plant is Agave verhoekiae?

It is a succulent plant

Where does Agave verhoekiae grow?

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

Abisai Josue García-Mendoza (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'García-Mend.' in the authors string.
Joachim Thiede (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thiede' in the authors string.