Status:
valid
Authors:
Salm-Dyck
Source:
wcs
Year:
1859
Citation Micro:
Bonplandia (Hannover) 7: 92 (1859)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000754974
Common Names
- Xylonacantha Agave
- Xylonacantha Century Plant
- Xylonacantha Maguey
Description
Agave xylonacantha (also called Xylonacantha 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 xylonacantha 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 xylonacantha is a yellowish-green spikelet, with a single seed. The seedlings are slender and delicate, with a single, long, narrow leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Agave xylonacantha 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 xylonacantha
Agave xylonacantha is native to Mexico and can be found in dry, rocky areas.
Agave xylonacantha FAQ
What is the scientific name of Agave xylonacantha?
Agave xylonacantha
What is the common name of Agave xylonacantha?
Xylonacantha Agave
What is the natural habitat of Agave xylonacantha?
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,