Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
ajoensis
ID:
754773

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.C.Hodgs.

Source:
wcs

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Novon 11(4): 414. 2001

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000754106



Common Names

  • Agave ajoensis
  • Ajo Agave
  • Ajo Century-Plant


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Description

Agave ajoensis (also called Ajo Agave, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asparagaceae. It is native to Mexico. It is an evergreen succulent plant growing to 1 m tall, with long, thin leaves and yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Agave ajoensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Agave ajoensis is a small, yellowish-green flower, with a single, yellowish-green female flower at the center. The seed is a single, yellowish-green seed, which is enclosed in a thin, papery covering. The seedlings are thin and long, with a single, yellowish-green leaf at the tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Agave ajoensis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a well-drained, dry soil and full sun. It is tolerant of a wide range of temperatures and is hardy to USDA Zone 9.

Where to Find Agave ajoensis

Agave ajoensis can be found in Mexico.

Agave ajoensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Agave ajoensis?

Agave ajoensis

What type of plant is Agave ajoensis?

Succulent

Where is Agave ajoensis found?

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-293566: Based on the initial data import
Wendy C. Hodgson: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.C.Hodgs.' in the authors string.