Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
acaulis
ID:
768906

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kunth) B.Ullrich

Source:
wcs

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Quepo 6: 69 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000768239



Common Names

  • Acaulis Furcraea
  • Andean Furcraea
  • Antillean Furcraea


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Description

Furcraea acaulis (also called 'Stemless Furcraea', among many other common names) is a perennial succulent plant that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to South America and grows in dry, rocky habitats. It has long, narrow leaves and bell-shaped, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Furcraea acaulis is used as an ornamental plant and for its fibers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Furcraea acaulis has small, white flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two to four leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Furcraea acaulis is a species of flowering plant in the Agavaceae family. It is native to Mexico and Central America. It can be propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in a cold frame as soon as they are ripe in the summer. Division can be done in the spring. Large clumps can be divided into smaller clumps with a sharp spade.

Where to Find Furcraea acaulis

Furcraea acaulis can be found in Mexico and Central America.

Furcraea acaulis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Furcraea acaulis?

Furcraea acaulis

What is the common name of Furcraea acaulis?

Stemless Furcraea

What is the natural habitat of Furcraea acaulis?

Furcraea acaulis is found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America

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-307031: Based on the initial data import
Carl Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.
Bernd Ullrich: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Ullrich' in the authors string.