Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
wercklei
ID:
755627

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.A.C.Weber ex Wercklé

Source:
wcs

Year:
1907

Citation Micro:
Monatsschr. Kakteenk. 17: 72 (1907)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000754960

Common Names

  • Werckle's Agave
  • Werckle's Century Plant
  • Werckle's Maguey

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Description

Agave wercklei (also called Werckle's 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 wercklei 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 wercklei 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 wercklei is a drought-tolerant plant that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can be propagated by division or by seed. It is a slow-growing plant and can reach heights of up to 3 feet.

Where to Find Agave wercklei

Agave wercklei is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Oaxaca and Puebla.

Agave wercklei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Agave wercklei?

Agave wercklei

What is the common name of Agave wercklei?

Werckle's Agave

What is the natural habitat of Agave wercklei?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-294354: Based on the initial data import
Karl Wercklé (1860-1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wercklé' in the authors string.
Frédéric Albert Constantin Weber (1830-1903): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.A.C.Weber' in the authors string.