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Ixtlefaser

Agave lechuguilla

Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution

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

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

Spanish lechuguilla
German Ixtlefaser

Similar Species in Agave

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Drachenbaum-Agave
Agave attenuata
Least Concern
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Faden-Agave
Agave filifera
Least Concern
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hundert-jährige Agave
Agave americana
Least Concern
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Königs-Agave
Agave victoriae-reginae
Least Concern
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Pulqueagave
Agave salmiana
Least Concern
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Sisal
Agave sisalana
Not Evaluated
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Weibersisal
Agave fourcroydes
Not Evaluated
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Octopus Plant
Agave vilmoriniana
Least Concern
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Pflanzen
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Flowering Plants
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Monocots
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Spargelartige
Order
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Asparagaceae
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Agave
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Ixtlefaser?
The scientific name of Ixtlefaser is Agave lechuguilla. It belongs to the genus Agave.
What is the conservation status of Ixtlefaser?
Ixtlefaser (Agave lechuguilla) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Ixtlefaser belong to?
Ixtlefaser (Agave lechuguilla) belongs to the genus Agave, which is part of the taxonomic family Asparagaceae.
Is Ixtlefaser endangered?
No, Ixtlefaser (Agave lechuguilla) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Ixtlefaser belong to?
Ixtlefaser (Agave lechuguilla) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).
What are the closest relatives of Ixtlefaser?
The closest relatives of Ixtlefaser in the genus Agave include Drachenbaum-Agave, Faden-Agave, hundert-jährige Agave, Königs-Agave, Pulqueagave.

Genus Agave — 20 Species

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Drachenbaum-Agave
Agave attenuata
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Faden-Agave
Agave filifera
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hundert-jährige Agave
Agave americana
LC
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Ixtlefaser
Agave lechuguilla
LC
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Königs-Agave
Agave victoriae-reginae
LC 🐾
Pulqueagave
Agave salmiana
LC 🐾
Sisal
Agave sisalana
NE 🐾
Weibersisal
Agave fourcroydes
NE 🐾
Golden-flowered Agave
Agave chrysantha
LC 🐾
Cow's Horn Agave
Agave bovicornuta
VU 🐾
Desert agave
Agave deserti
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Moran agave
Agave moranii
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Cedros Agave
Agave sebastiana
LC 🐾
Toumey's agave
Agave toumeyana
LC 🐾
Havard agave
Agave havardiana
VU 🐾
False Sisal
Agave decipiens
VU 🐾
Utah Agave
Agave utahensis
LC 🐾
Palmer agave
Agave palmeri
LC 🐾
rough agave
Agave asperrima
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Octopus Plant
Agave vilmoriniana
LC
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