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Agave filifera

Thread Agave
Also known as: Agave filamentosa Salm-Dyck +10 more
  • Agave filamentosa Salm-Dyck
  • Agave filifera subsp. adornata Scheidw.
  • Agave filifera subsp. filamentosa (Salm-Dyck) Baker
  • Agave filifera subsp. pannosa K.Koch
  • Agave filifera var. adornata Scheidw.
  • Agave filifera var. filamentosa (Salm-Dyck) Baker
  • Agave filifera var. pannosa K.Koch
  • Agave filifera var. superba J.Croucher ex R.Hogg
  • Agave filipes var. filamentosa (Salm-Dyck) Baker
  • Agave pseudofilifera H.Ross & Lanza
  • Bonapartea filamentosa (Salm-Dyck) Boucen.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Asparagaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a succulent perennial.

Agave filifera (commonly known as Thread Agave) is a succulent perennial within the Asparagaceae family. It originates in North America. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in subtropical conditions.

Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Succulent
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Mexico Central, Mexico Northeast, 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)
Algeria, Canary Is., Italy

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