Furcraea tuberosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tuberosa
ID:
768966
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Mill.) W.T.Aiton
Source:
wcs
Year:
1811
Citation Micro:
Hortus Kew. 2: 303 (1811)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000768299
Common Names
- Furcraea tuberosa
- Tuberous Mauritius Hemp
- Cabuya
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Furcraea tuberosa (also called 'Tuberous False Agave', among many other common names) is a perennial succulent plant in the agave family. It is native to Guatemala 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 tuberosa is used as a fiber crop for making rope and other textiles, and as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Furcraea tuberosa 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 tuberosa can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix. Division should be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be kept in a sunny or partially shaded position.
Where to Find Furcraea tuberosa
Furcraea tuberosa can be found in the Caribbean, Central America, and South America.
Furcraea tuberosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Furcraea tuberosa?
Furcraea tuberosa
What is the common name of Furcraea tuberosa?
Tuberous Furcraea
What is the natural habitat of Furcraea tuberosa?
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-307088: Based on the initial data import
Philip Miller (1691-1771): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mill.' in the authors string.
William Townsend Aiton (1766-1849): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.T.Aiton' in the authors string.