Furcraea pubescens - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pubescens
ID:
768953
Status:
valid
Authors:
Tod.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1877
Citation Micro:
Index Seminum (PAL, Panormitani) 1877: 38 (1877)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000768286
Common Names
- Furcraea pubescens
- Downy Mauritius Hemp
- Cabuya
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Furcraea pubescens (also called 'Hairy 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 pubescens is used as a fiber crop for making rope and other textiles, and as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Furcraea pubescens 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 pubescens is a fast-growing, evergreen perennial that can reach up to 3 m in height. It is best grown in a sheltered, sunny position in well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Furcraea pubescens
Furcraea pubescens can be found in the Caribbean, Central America, and South America.
Furcraea pubescens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Furcraea pubescens?
Furcraea pubescens
What is the common name of Furcraea pubescens?
Hairy Furcraea
What is the natural habitat of Furcraea pubescens?
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
Agostino Todaro (1818-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tod.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:64445-1: Based on the initial data import