Furcraea occidentalis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
occidentalis
ID:
768951
Status:
valid
Authors:
Trel.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1913
Citation Micro:
Beibl. Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 111: 5 (1913)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000768284
Common Names
- Furcraea occidentalis
- Western Mauritius Hemp
- Cabuya
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Furcraea occidentalis (also called 'Western False Agave', among many other common names) is a perennial succulent plant in the agave family. It is native to Mexico 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 occidentalis is used as a fiber crop for making rope and other textiles, and as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Furcraea occidentalis has white, bell-shaped flowers and its seeds are small, dark-brown and round. Its seedlings are small and have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Furcraea occidentalis 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 occidentalis
Furcraea occidentalis can be found in the Caribbean, Central America, and South America.
Furcraea occidentalis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Furcraea occidentalis?
Furcraea occidentalis
What is the common name of Furcraea occidentalis?
Western Furcraea
What is the natural habitat of Furcraea occidentalis?
It is native to Mexico and Central America
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-307074: Based on the initial data import
William Trelease (1857-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Trel.' in the authors string.