Agave vera-cruz
Also known as: Agave breviscapa A.Berger ex Roster +9 more
- Agave breviscapa A.Berger ex Roster
- Agave cyanophylla Jacobi
- Agave haworthiana M.Roem.
- Agave lepida D.Dietr.
- Agave magni Desf.
- Agave manguai Desf.
- Agave mexicana Lam.
- Agave polyphylla K.Koch
- Agave vera-crucis Haw.
- Agave vernae A.Berger
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Asparagaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a succulent perennial.
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Agave vera-cruz is a succulent perennial belonging to the Asparagaceae family. Naturally occurring in North America, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions. The genus Agave is notably large, comprising more than 200 species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Succulent
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Mexico Gulf, 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)
Ascension, East Himalaya, India, Pakistan, Peru, Réunion, Sri Lanka, St.Helena, Thailand