Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
bracteosa
ID:
754861

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Watson ex Engelm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1882

Citation Micro:
Gard. Chron. , n.s., 18: 776 (1882)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000754194



Common Names

  • Bracteosa Agave
  • Bracteosa Century Plant
  • Bracteosa Fox Tail Agave


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Description

Agave bracteosa (also called Bracted Agave, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Mexico. It is a large, evergreen succulent with a rosette of thick, fleshy, blue-green leaves. It grows in dry, rocky slopes, hillsides, and canyons.

Uses & Benefits

Agave bracteosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source. Its leaves can be used to make rope and paper.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Agave bracteosa is a yellowish-green color. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Agave bracteosa is a slow-growing succulent that can be propagated by seed or offsets. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to 10°F (-12°C). It is best to water deeply but infrequently, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.

Where to Find Agave bracteosa

Agave bracteosa can be found in the Mexican states of Chihuahua, Durango, and Sinaloa.

Agave bracteosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Agave bracteosa?

Agave bracteosa

What is the common name of Agave bracteosa?

Bracted agave

What is the habitat of Agave bracteosa?

It is found in dry, rocky areas of 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-293648: Based on the initial data import
Sereno Watson (1826-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Watson' in the authors string.
George Engelmann (1809-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engelm.' in the authors string.