Species:
victoriae-reginae
Status:
valid
Authors:
T.Moore
Source:
wcs
Year:
1875
Citation Micro:
Gard. Chron. , n.s., 4: 485 (1875)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000754920
Common Names
- Queen Victoria Agave
- Queen Victoria Century Plant
- Queen Victoria Maguey
Description
Agave victoriae-reginae (also called Queen Victoria Agave, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Mexico. It is found in desert scrub and grassland habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Agave victoriae-reginae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Agave victoriae-reginae sub. victoriae-reginae
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Agave victoriae-reginae flower is yellow and bell-shaped. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Agave victoriae-reginae 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 victoriae-reginae
Agave victoriae-reginae is native to the deserts of Mexico and the southwestern United States. It can be found in the wild in states such as Arizona, California, New Mexico, and Texas.
Agave victoriae-reginae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Agave victoriae-reginae?
Agave victoriae-reginae
What is the common name of Agave victoriae-reginae?
Queen Victoria Agave
What is the origin of Agave victoriae-reginae?
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,