Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
agavoides
ID:
548109

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Castañeda) E.F.Anderson

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1962

Citation Micro:
in Amer. J. Bot. 49: 615. 1962.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000547441

Common Names

  • Agavoides Ariocarpus
  • Ariocarpus Agavoides
  • Ariocarpus Agavoide

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Synonyms

  • Ariocarpus kotschoubeyanus agavoides (Castañeda) Halda [unknown]
  • Neogomesia agavoides Castañeda [unknown]
  • Ariocarpus agavoides pulcher Halda & Horáček [unknown]
  • Ariocarpus agavoides sanluisensis Sotom., Arred., Sánchez Barra & Mart.Mend. [unknown]

Description

Ariocarpus agavoides (also called Agave-Leaved Ariocarpus, among many other common names) is an evergreen succulent with thick, fleshy leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to Mexico and grows in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Ariocarpus agavoides can be used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ariocarpus agavoides is a small, white-greenish star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, dark-brown nutlet. The seedlings are small, grass-like plants with thin, upright stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ariocarpus agavoides is a slow-growing succulent that is native to Mexico. It is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. It prefers well-draining soils and full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by division in early spring or by seed in late spring. It can also be propagated by cuttings in late summer.

Where to Find Ariocarpus agavoides

Ariocarpus agavoides is found in the United States, Mexico, and Central America.

Ariocarpus agavoides FAQ

What type of soil does Ariocarpus agavoides prefer?

Ariocarpus agavoides prefers well-drained, sandy soils.

What type of climate does Ariocarpus agavoides prefer?

Ariocarpus agavoides prefers a dry, desert climate.

How much sunlight does Ariocarpus agavoides need?

Ariocarpus agavoides needs full sun to partial shade.

Species in the Cactaceae family

Acanthocalycium glaucum, Acanthocalycium spiniflorum, Acanthocalycium thionanthum, Acanthocalycium leucanthum, Acanthocalycium rhodotrichum, Acanthocalycium klimpelianum, Acanthocereus chiapensis, Acanthocereus tetragonus, Acanthocereus guatemalensis, Acanthocereus maculatus, Acanthocereus canoensis, Acanthocereus castellae, Acanthocereus cuixmalensis, Acanthocereus fosterianus, Acanthocereus haackeanus, Acanthocereus hesperius, Acanthocereus hirschtianus, Acanthocereus macdougallii, Acanthocereus oaxacensis, Acanthocereus paradoxus, Acanthocereus rosei, Acanthocereus tepalcatepecanus, Acanthocereus atropurpureus, Acharagma aguirreanum, Acharagma roseanum, Airampoa albisaetacens, Airampoa armata, Airampoa ayrampo, Airampoa boliviensis, Airampoa cedergreniana, Airampoa chilensis, Airampoa corrugata, Airampoa erectoclada, Airampoa ianthinantha, Airampoa microdisca, Airampoa minuscula, Airampoa orurensis, Airampoa panellana, Airampoa picardoi, Airampoa silvestris, Airampoa tilcarensis, Aporepiphyllum freiburgensis, Aporocactus flagelliformis, Aporocactus martianus, Aporocactus moennighoffii, Aporocactus knebelii, Aporoheliocereus smithianus, Ariocarpus agavoides, Ariocarpus bravoanus, Ariocarpus drabi,

References

Edward Frederick Anderson (1931-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.F.Anderson' in the authors string.
Marcelino Castañeda: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Castañeda' in the authors string.