Agave xylonacantha
Century Plant
Also known as: Agave amurensis Jacobi +9 more
- Agave amurensis Jacobi
- Agave carchariodonta Pamp.
- Agave heteracantha var. splendens (Jacobi) A.Terracc.
- Agave hybrida J.Verschaff.
- Agave kochii Jacobi
- Agave perbella Baker
- Agave splendens Jacobi
- Agave univittata var. carchariodonta (Pamp.) Breitung
- Agave vanderdonckii Baker
- Agave xylacantha Anon.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Asparagaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a succulent perennial.
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Originating in North America, Agave xylonacantha (commonly known as Century Plant) is a succulent perennial belonging to the Asparagaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to desert or dry shrubland conditions.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Succulent
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Mexico Northeast