Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
guerrerensis
ID:
768936

Status:
valid

Authors:
Matuda

Source:
wcs

Year:
1966

Citation Micro:
Anales Inst. Biol. Univ. Nac. México 36: 114 (1966)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000768269



Common Names

  • Furcraea guerrerensis
  • Guerrero Mauritius Hemp
  • Cabuya


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Description

Furcraea guerrerensis (also called 'Guerrero False Agave', among many other common names) is a perennial succulent plant in the agave family. It is native to the Mexican state of Guerrero and is found in dry, rocky habitats. It has a rosette of long, narrow leaves that are green to blue-green in color.

Uses & Benefits

Furcraea guerrerensis is used as a fiber crop for making rope and other textiles, and as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Furcraea guerrerensis has large, white flowers with yellow centers and long, narrow seed pods. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves and a single stem. The seeds are small and black.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Furcraea guerrerensis is a species of flowering plant in the Agavaceae family. It is native to Mexico. 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 guerrerensis

Furcraea guerrerensis can be found in the Mexican state of Guerrero.

Furcraea guerrerensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Furcraea guerrerensis?

Furcraea guerrerensis

What is the common name of Furcraea guerrerensis?

Guerrero false agave

What type of plant is Furcraea guerrerensis?

Succulent

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-307060: Based on the initial data import
Eizi Matuda (1894-1978): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Matuda' in the authors string.