Agave murpheyi
Hohokam Agave, Murphey Agave
Other regional names: Murphey's Century Plant
- Murphey's Century Plant
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Asparagaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a succulent perennial.
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Agave murpheyi (commonly known as Hohokam agave or Murphey agave) is a succulent perennial belonging to the Asparagaceae family. Naturally occurring 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, Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Arizona, Mexico Northwest
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)
Canary Is.