Agave tequilana
Tequila Agave
Also known as: Agave angustifolia subsp. tequilana (F.A.C.Weber) Valenz.-Zap. & Nabhan +6 more
- Agave angustifolia subsp. tequilana (F.A.C.Weber) Valenz.-Zap. & Nabhan
- Agave angustifolia var. pes-mulae (Trel.) Valenz.-Zap. & Nabhan, 2003
- Agave palmaris Trel.
- Agave palmeris Trel.
- Agave pedrosana Trel.
- Agave pes-mulae Trel.
- Agave pseudotequilana Trel.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Asparagaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a succulent perennial.
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Agave tequilana (commonly known as Tequila Agave) is a succulent perennial belonging to the Asparagaceae family. Found natively in North America, this species is primarily associated with desert or dry shrubland conditions. It belongs to the highly diverse genus Agave, which contains over 200 distinct species.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Succulent
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Mexico Central, Mexico Northwest, 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., Queensland