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Espadín

Agave angustifolia

Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (9 countries), Europe (Spain), and South America (Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador).

🇷🇼 Rwanda 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇹🇿 Tanzania 🇺🇬 Uganda 🇿🇲 Zambia 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe 🇰🇪 Kenya 🇲🇼 Malawi 🇪🇸 Spain 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇲🇺 Mauritius

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Espadín

Similar Species in Agave

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acibara
Agave americana
Least Concern
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Agave Cimarrón
Agave salmiana
Least Concern
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Amole
Agave vilmoriniana
Least Concern
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Cocuiza
Agave missionum
Vulnerable
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lechuguilla
Agave lechuguilla
Least Concern
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Lechuguilla
Agave palmeri
Least Concern
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Maguey Cenizo
Agave asperrima
Least Concern
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Mescal
Agave parryi
Least Concern
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Asparagales
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Asparagaceae
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Espadín?
The scientific name of Espadín is Agave angustifolia. It belongs to the genus Agave.
What is the conservation status of Espadín?
Espadín (Agave angustifolia) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Espadín live?
Espadín is found in Widely distributed across Africa (9 countries), Europe (Spain), and South America (Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador).. Countries include Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Kenya, Malawi, Mauritius, Rwanda, South Africa, Spain, Tanzania.
What family does Espadín belong to?
Espadín (Agave angustifolia) belongs to the genus Agave, which is part of the taxonomic family Asparagaceae.
Is Espadín endangered?
No, Espadín (Agave angustifolia) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Espadín belong to?
Espadín (Agave angustifolia) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (planta).
What are the closest relatives of Espadín?
The closest relatives of Espadín in the genus Agave include acibara, Agave Cimarrón, Amole, Cocuiza, lechuguilla.

Native Range — 13 Countries

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Genus Agave — 20 Species

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acibara
Agave americana
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Agave Cimarrón
Agave salmiana
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Amole
Agave vilmoriniana
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Cocuiza
Agave missionum
VU
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Espadín
Agave angustifolia
LC
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lechuguilla
Agave lechuguilla
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Lechuguilla
Agave palmeri
LC 🐾
Maguey Cenizo
Agave asperrima
LC 🐾
Mescal
Agave parryi
LC 🐾
sisal
Agave sisalana
NE 🐾
sisal blanco
Agave fourcroydes
NE 🐾
Cedros Agave
Agave sebastiana
LC 🐾
Toumey's agave
Agave toumeyana
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Havard agave
Agave havardiana
VU 🐾
thread agave
Agave filifera
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royal agave
Agave victoriae-reginae
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False Sisal
Agave decipiens
VU 🐾
Utah Agave
Agave utahensis
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Fox tail agave
Agave attenuata
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Compact Thread-leaf Century Plant
Agave microceps
LC
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