Furcraea foetida - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
foetida
ID:
768930
Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.) Haw.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1812
Citation Micro:
Synopsis Plantarum Succulentarum 1812
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000768263
Common Names
- Furcraea foetida
- Green-Flowered Mauritius Hemp
- Cabuya
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Furcraea foetida (also called 'Stinking 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 with a strong, unpleasant odor.
Uses & Benefits
Furcraea foetida is used as a fiber crop for making rope and other textiles, and as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Furcraea foetida 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Furcraea foetida is a species of flowering plant in the Agavaceae family. It is native to South 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 foetida
Furcraea foetida can be found in Mexico and Central America.
Furcraea foetida FAQ
What is the scientific name of Furcraea foetida?
Furcraea foetida
What is the common name of Furcraea foetida?
Maguey
What type of plant is Furcraea foetida?
Succulent
Species in the Furcraea genus
Furcraea acaulis, Furcraea andina, Furcraea antillana, Furcraea boliviensis, Furcraea cabuya, Furcraea depauperata, Furcraea flavoviridis, Furcraea foetida, Furcraea guatemalensis, Furcraea guerrerensis, Furcraea hexapetala, Furcraea longaeva, Furcraea macdougalii, Furcraea martinezii, Furcraea niquivilensis, Furcraea occidentalis, Furcraea parmentieri, Furcraea pubescens, Furcraea quicheensis, Furcraea samalana, Furcraea selloa, Furcraea stratiotes, Furcraea stricta, Furcraea tuberosa, Furcraea undulata,
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-307055: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Adrian Hardy Haworth (1767-1833): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Haw.' in the authors string.