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Cow's Horn Agave

Agave bovicornuta

Vulnerable

Habitat & Distribution

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

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (plantas)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Liliopsida (Monocots)
Order
Asparagales (Asparagales)
Family
Asparagaceae
Genus
Agave
Species
Agave bovicornuta (Cow's Horn Agave)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Cow's Horn Agave?
The scientific name of Cow's Horn Agave is Agave bovicornuta. It belongs to the genus Agave.
What is the conservation status of Cow's Horn Agave?
Cow's Horn Agave (Agave bovicornuta) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Cow's Horn Agave belong to?
Cow's Horn Agave (Agave bovicornuta) belongs to the genus Agave, which is part of the taxonomic family Asparagaceae.
Is Cow's Horn Agave endangered?
Yes, Cow's Horn Agave (Agave bovicornuta) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does Cow's Horn Agave belong to?
Cow's Horn Agave (Agave bovicornuta) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).
What are the closest relatives of Cow's Horn Agave?
The closest relatives of Cow's Horn Agave in the genus Agave include agave, agave, agave-dragão, aloé-dos-cem-anos, sisal.

Genus Agave — 20 Species

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agave
Agave victoriae-reginae
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agave
Agave salmiana
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agave-dragão
Agave attenuata
LC 🐾
aloé-dos-cem-anos
Agave americana
LC 🐾
sisal
Agave sisalana
NE 🐾
sisal
Agave fourcroydes
NE 🐾
Lecheguilla Agave
Agave lechuguilla
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Parry's Agave
Agave parryi
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Century Plant
Agave missionum
VU 🐾
Golden-flowered Agave
Agave chrysantha
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Cedros Agave
Agave sebastiana
LC
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Cow's Horn Agave
Agave bovicornuta
VU
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Desert agave
Agave deserti
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Moran agave
Agave moranii
LC 🐾
Toumey's agave
Agave toumeyana
LC 🐾
Havard agave
Agave havardiana
VU 🐾
thread agave
Agave filifera
LC 🐾
False Sisal
Agave decipiens
VU 🐾
Utah Agave
Agave utahensis
LC 🐾
Palmer agave
Agave palmeri
LC
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