Agave missionum
Century Plant, Corita
Other regional names: Karata
- Karata
Also known as: Agave portoricensis Trel.
- Agave portoricensis Trel.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Asparagaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a succulent perennial.
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Found natively in South America, Agave missionum (commonly known as Century Plant or Corita) is a succulent perennial belonging to the Asparagaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to 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)
Leeward Is., Puerto Rico