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Maguey Cenizo

Agave asperrima

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (planta)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Liliopsida (Monocots)
Order
Asparagales (Asparagales)
Family
Asparagaceae
Genus
Agave
Species
Agave asperrima (Maguey Cenizo)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Maguey Cenizo

Similar Species in Agave

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acibara
Agave americana
Least Concern
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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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Espadín
Agave angustifolia
Least Concern
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lechuguilla
Agave lechuguilla
Least Concern
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Lechuguilla
Agave palmeri
Least Concern
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Mescal
Agave parryi
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Maguey Cenizo?
The scientific name of Maguey Cenizo is Agave asperrima. It belongs to the genus Agave.
What is the conservation status of Maguey Cenizo?
Maguey Cenizo (Agave asperrima) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Maguey Cenizo belong to?
Maguey Cenizo (Agave asperrima) belongs to the genus Agave, which is part of the taxonomic family Asparagaceae.
Is Maguey Cenizo endangered?
No, Maguey Cenizo (Agave asperrima) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Maguey Cenizo belong to?
Maguey Cenizo (Agave asperrima) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (planta).
What are the closest relatives of Maguey Cenizo?
The closest relatives of Maguey Cenizo in the genus Agave include acibara, Agave Cimarrón, Amole, Cocuiza, Espadín.

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 🐾
Espadín
Agave angustifolia
LC 🐾
lechuguilla
Agave lechuguilla
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Lechuguilla
Agave palmeri
LC
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Maguey Cenizo
Agave asperrima
LC
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Mescal
Agave parryi
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sisal
Agave sisalana
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sisal blanco
Agave fourcroydes
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Moran agave
Agave moranii
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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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