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Agave potatorum Zucc.
| Family Name: | Asparagaceae |
| Synonyms: | Agave potatorum var. verschaffeltii, Agave verschaffeltii |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Monocotyledon) |
|---|---|
| Plant Growth Form | Succulent Plant |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
| Plant Shape | Rounded |
| Maximum Plant Spread / Crown Width | 0.1 m to 0.9 m |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Mexico |
|---|---|
| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Highland / Montane |
| Local Conservation Status | Non-native (Horticultural / Cultivated Only) |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | This species forms a rosette of fleshy leaves. |
|---|---|
| Foliage | Thick leaves are ovate, oblong or lanceolate. Leaf margin is lined with triangular, yellowish to dark red spines that are curved or wavy. The spines occur on teat-like protrusions along the leaf margin. |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun, Semi-Shade |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Little Water |
| Propagation Method | Seed, Sucker |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
|---|---|
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Silver / Grey |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Smooth |
| Foliar Modification | Spine (marginal) |
| Foliar Type | Simple / Unifoliate |
| Foliar Arrangement Along Stem | Rosulate / Rosette |
| Foliar Attachment to Stem | Sessile |
| Foliar Shape(s) | Non-Palm Foliage (Ovate, Obovate) |
| Foliar Margin | Scalloped |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Green - Light Green |
|---|---|
| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
| Inflorescence Type | Raceme, Panicle |
| Flowering Habit | Monocarpic |
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Others
| Master ID | 31543 |
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| Species ID | 5942 |
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