Agave lophantha
Lechuguilla, Thorn Crest Agave
Other regional names: Thorncrest Century Plant
- Thorncrest Century Plant
Also known as: Agave caerulescens Salm-Dyck +17 more
- Agave caerulescens Salm-Dyck
- Agave caerulescens Salm-Dyck ex Jacobi
- Agave caerulescens var. grisea Jacobi
- Agave coerulescens Salm-Dyck, 1859
- Agave coerulescens W.Bull ex J.Dix
- Agave heteracantha subsp. univittata (Haw.) A.Terracc.
- Agave heteracantha subsp. vittata (Regel) Regel
- Agave heteracantha var. univittata (Haw.) A.Terracc.
- Agave heteracantha var. vittata Regel
- Agave lechuguilla var. caerulescens (Salm-Dyck ex Jacobi) P.Van der Meer, D.Guillot & C.Puche, 2014
- Agave lophantha f. caerulescens (Salm-Dyck) Voss
- Agave lophantha Schiede ex Kunth
- Agave lophantha subsp. angustifolia A.Berger
- Agave lophantha subsp. brevifolia Jacobi
- Agave lophantha subsp. caerulescens (Salm-Dyck ex Jacobi) Voss
- Agave lophantha subsp. gracilior Jacobi
- Agave lophantha subsp. pallida A.Berger
- Agave lophantha subsp. poselgeri A.Berger
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Asparagaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a succulent perennial.
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Agave lophantha (commonly known as Lechuguilla or Thorn-Crest Agave) is a succulent perennial belonging to the Asparagaceae family. Originating in North America, this species is primarily associated with desert or dry shrubland conditions. The genus Agave is notably large, comprising more than 200 species.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Succulent
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, South-Central U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Texas
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)
Spain