Agave salmiana
Pulque Agave
Also known as: Agave atrovirens var. salmiana (Otto ex Salm-Dyck) Maire & Weiller +2 more
- Agave atrovirens var. salmiana (Otto ex Salm-Dyck) Maire & Weiller
- Agave atrovirens var. salmiana (Otto ex Salm-Dyck) Trel.
- Agave salmiana var. salmiana
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Asparagaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a succulent perennial.
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Agave salmiana (commonly known as Pulque Agave) is a succulent perennial within the Asparagaceae family. It naturally occurs in North America. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions. There are naturally occurring subspecies and varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Succulent
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Southwest
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., Cape Provinces, Portugal, Spain
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms