Furcraea hexapetala
Cuban Hemp, Cuban Hemp
Other regional names: Wild Sisal
- Wild Sisal
Also known as: Agave aspera Jacq. +10 more
- Agave aspera Jacq.
- Agave cubensis Jacq.
- Agave hexapetala Jacq.
- Agave odorata Pers.
- Furcraea agavephylla Brot. ex Schult.
- Furcraea aspera (Jacq.) M.Roem.
- Furcraea cahum Trel.
- Furcraea cubensis (Jacq.) Vent.
- Furcraea cubensis var. inermis Baker
- Furcraea macrophylla Baker
- Furcraea valleculata Jacobi
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Asparagaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a subshrub.
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Originating in North America and South America, Furcraea hexapetala (commonly known as Cuban hemp) is a shrub belonging to the Asparagaceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean, Mexico, Northern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bahamas, Bermuda, Cayman Is., Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Galápagos, Haiti, Jamaica, Mexico Southeast, Trinidad-Tobago, Turks-Caicos Is., Venezuela
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Canary Is.