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Century Plant

Agave missionum

Vulnerable

About

The Century Plant (Agave missionum) is a species in the genus Agave. It is currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (पादप)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Liliopsida (Monocots)
Order
Asparagales (Asparagales)
Family
Asparagaceae
Genus
Agave
Species
Agave missionum (Century Plant)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Cocuiza

Similar Species in Agave

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Palmer agave
Agave palmeri
Least Concern
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rough agave
Agave asperrima
Least Concern
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Fox tail agave
Agave attenuata
Least Concern
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Sisal hemp
Agave sisalana
Not Evaluated
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henequen
Agave fourcroydes
Not Evaluated
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Octopus Plant
Agave vilmoriniana
Least Concern
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Compact Thread-leaf Century Plant
Agave microceps
Least Concern
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Centuryplant
Agave americana
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Century Plant?
The scientific name of Century Plant is Agave missionum. It belongs to the genus Agave.
What is the conservation status of Century Plant?
Century Plant (Agave missionum) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Century Plant belong to?
Century Plant (Agave missionum) belongs to the genus Agave, which is part of the taxonomic family Asparagaceae.
Is Century Plant endangered?
Yes, Century Plant (Agave missionum) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does Century Plant belong to?
Century Plant (Agave missionum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (पादप).
What are the closest relatives of Century Plant?
The closest relatives of Century Plant in the genus Agave include Centuryplant, Palmer agave, rough agave, Fox tail agave, Sisal hemp.

Genus Agave — 20 Species

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Centuryplant
Agave americana
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Palmer agave
Agave palmeri
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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
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Century Plant
Agave missionum
VU
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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
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Havard agave
Agave havardiana
VU
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