Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
vizcainoensis
ID:
755618

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gentry

Source:
wcs

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Occas. Pap. Calif. Acad. Sci. 130: 67 (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000754951

Common Names

  • Vizcaino Agave
  • Vizcaino Century Plant
  • Vizcaino Maguey

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Description

Agave vizcainoensis (also called Vizcaino 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 vizcainoensis 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Agave vizcainoensis is a yellowish-green spikelet, with a single seed. The seedlings are slender and delicate, with a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Agave vizcainoensis 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 vizcainoensis

Agave vizcainoensis is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Baja California and Baja California Sur.

Agave vizcainoensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Agave vizcainoensis?

Agave vizcainoensis

What is the common name of Agave vizcainoensis?

Vizcaino Agave

What is the natural habitat of Agave vizcainoensis?

Desert and arid areas

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,

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