Agave fourcroydes
Mexican Sisal, Sisal Hemp
Other regional names: Yucatan Sisal
- Yucatan Sisal
Also known as: Agave fourcroydes subsp. espiculata Dewey +4 more
- Agave fourcroydes subsp. espiculata Dewey
- Agave fourcroydes var. espiculata L.H.Dewey
- Agave rigida subsp. elongata Baker
- Agave rigida var. elongata Baker
- Agave sullivanii Trel.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Asparagaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a succulent perennial.
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Agave fourcroydes (commonly known as Mexican sisal or Sisal-Hemp) is a succulent perennial within the Asparagaceae family. It naturally occurs in North America and South America. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Succulent
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Central America, Mexico
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Guatemala, Mexico Southeast, 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)
Baleares, Canary Is., Cayman Is., Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Italy, Leeward Is., Madeira, Puerto Rico, Spain, Tunisia