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Palmer agave

Agave palmeri

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (نباتات)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (كاسيات البذور)
Class
Liliopsida (زنبقانية)
Order
Asparagales (هليونيات)
Family
Asparagaceae
Genus
Agave
Species
Agave palmeri (Palmer agave)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Lechuguilla

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Not Evaluated
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henequen
Agave fourcroydes
Not Evaluated
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Octopus Plant
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Least Concern
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Compact Thread-leaf Century Plant
Agave microceps
Least Concern
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mescal agave
Agave angustifolia
Least Concern
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Centuryplant
Agave americana
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Palmer agave?
The scientific name of Palmer agave is Agave palmeri. It belongs to the genus Agave.
What is the conservation status of Palmer agave?
Palmer agave (Agave palmeri) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Palmer agave belong to?
Palmer agave (Agave palmeri) belongs to the genus Agave, which is part of the taxonomic family Asparagaceae.
Is Palmer agave endangered?
No, Palmer agave (Agave palmeri) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Palmer agave belong to?
Palmer agave (Agave palmeri) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (نباتات).
What are the closest relatives of Palmer agave?
The closest relatives of Palmer agave in the genus Agave include Centuryplant, rough agave, Fox tail agave, Sisal hemp, henequen.

Genus Agave — 20 Species

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Centuryplant
Agave americana
LC
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Palmer agave
Agave palmeri
LC
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rough agave
Agave asperrima
LC 🐾
Fox tail agave
Agave attenuata
LC 🐾
Sisal hemp
Agave sisalana
NE 🐾
henequen
Agave fourcroydes
NE 🐾
Octopus Plant
Agave vilmoriniana
LC 🐾
Compact Thread-leaf Century Plant
Agave microceps
LC 🐾
mescal agave
Agave angustifolia
LC 🐾
pulque agave
Agave salmiana
LC 🐾
Lecheguilla Agave
Agave lechuguilla
LC 🐾
Parry's Agave
Agave parryi
LC 🐾
Century Plant
Agave missionum
VU 🐾
Golden-flowered Agave
Agave chrysantha
LC 🐾
Cedros Agave
Agave sebastiana
LC 🐾
Cow's Horn Agave
Agave bovicornuta
VU 🐾
Desert agave
Agave deserti
LC 🐾
Moran agave
Agave moranii
LC 🐾
Toumey's agave
Agave toumeyana
LC 🐾
Havard agave
Agave havardiana
VU
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