Agave americana var. expansa
American Century Plant, Spreading Century Plant
Also known as: Agave abrupta Trel. +1 more
- Agave abrupta Trel.
- Agave expansa Jacobi
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Variety
- Botanical Family: Asparagaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a succulent perennial.
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Agave americana var. expansa (commonly known as American century plant or Spreading Century-Plant) is a succulent perennial within the Asparagaceae family. It originates in North America. In its natural range, this variety typically occurs in desert or dry shrubland conditions. It is a naturally occurring variety of Agave americana, which is linked below, along with related subspecies and varieties of this species.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Succulent
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Arizona, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southwest
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Cape Provinces, Queensland
Base Species & Variations