Agave karatto
Agave, Century Plant
Also known as: Agave barbadensis Trel. +9 more
- Agave barbadensis Trel.
- Agave keratto Steud.
- Agave kerrato Salm-Dyck
- Agave nevidis Trel.
- Agave obducta Trel.
- Agave salm-dyckii Baker
- Agave scheuermaniana Trel.
- Agave trankeera Trel.
- Agave van-grolae Trel.
- Agave vangroliae Trel.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Asparagaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a succulent perennial.
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Agave karatto (commonly known as Agave or Century Plant) is a succulent perennial within the Asparagaceae family. It naturally occurs in South America. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Succulent
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Aruba, Leeward Is., Netherlands Antilles, Windward Is.
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Bermuda