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sisal

Agave fourcroydes

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (Tanzania), Asia (Taiwan), Europe (Italy, Spain), North America (Cuba), and South America (Brazil).

🇹🇿 Tanzania 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇮🇹 Italy 🇨🇺 Cuba 🇪🇸 Spain 🇧🇷 Brazil

Names in Other Languages

Spanish sisal blanco
French henequen
German Weibersisal
Portuguese sisal

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Agave victoriae-reginae
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agave
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agave-dragão
Agave attenuata
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aloé-dos-cem-anos
Agave americana
Least Concern
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sisal
Agave sisalana
Not Evaluated
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rough agave
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Asparagales
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of sisal?
The scientific name of sisal is Agave fourcroydes. It belongs to the genus Agave.
Where does sisal live?
sisal is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Tanzania), Asia (Taiwan), Europe (Italy, Spain), North America (Cuba), and South America (Brazil).. Countries include Brazil, Cuba, Italy, Spain, Taiwan, Tanzania.
What family does sisal belong to?
sisal (Agave fourcroydes) belongs to the genus Agave, which is part of the taxonomic family Asparagaceae.
What kingdom does sisal belong to?
sisal (Agave fourcroydes) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).
What are the closest relatives of sisal?
The closest relatives of sisal in the genus Agave include agave, agave, agave-dragão, aloé-dos-cem-anos, sisal.

Native Range — 6 Countries

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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
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sisal
Agave fourcroydes
NE
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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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Cow's Horn Agave
Agave bovicornuta
VU 🐾
Desert agave
Agave deserti
LC 🐾
Moran agave
Agave moranii
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Cedros Agave
Agave sebastiana
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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