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acibara

Agave americana

Least Concern

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The Centuryplant (Agave americana) is a species in the genus Agave. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Native to ['Albania', 'Algeria', 'Argentina', 'Australia', 'Belgium'].

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, and flooded grasslands and savannas, among 10 distinct biome types. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (18 countries), Asia (10 countries), Europe (13 countries), North America (Costa Rica), Oceania and the Pacific (7 countries), and South America (5 countries).

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Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (planta)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Order

Asparagales (Asparagales)

Species

Agave americana (acibara)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish acibara

French Agave d'Amérique

German hundert-jährige Agave

Portuguese aloé-dos-cem-anos

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of acibara?

The scientific name of acibara is Agave americana. It belongs to the genus Agave.

What is the conservation status of acibara?

acibara (Agave americana) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does acibara live?

acibara is found in Widely distributed across Africa (18 countries), Asia (10 countries), Europe (13 countries), North America (Costa Rica), Oceania and the Pacific (7 countries), and South America (5 countries).. Countries include Albania, Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Burundi, Chad, China, Colombia.

What family does acibara belong to?

acibara (Agave americana) belongs to the genus Agave, which is part of the taxonomic family Asparagaceae.

Is acibara endangered?

No, acibara (Agave americana) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does acibara belong to?

acibara (Agave americana) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (planta).

What are the closest relatives of acibara?

The closest relatives of acibara in the genus Agave include Agave Cimarrón, Amole, Cocuiza, Espadín, lechuguilla.