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thread agave

Agave filifera

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Algeria and Taiwan.

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇩🇿 Algeria

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (растения)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (магнолиофиты)
Class
Liliopsida (лилиопсиды)
Order
Asparagales (Спаржецветные)
Family
Asparagaceae
Genus
Agave
Species
Agave filifera (thread agave)

Names in Other Languages

German Faden-Agave

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 thread agave?
The scientific name of thread agave is Agave filifera. It belongs to the genus Agave.
What is the conservation status of thread agave?
thread agave (Agave filifera) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does thread agave live?
thread agave is found in Distributed across Algeria and Taiwan.. Countries include Algeria, Taiwan.
What family does thread agave belong to?
thread agave (Agave filifera) belongs to the genus Agave, which is part of the taxonomic family Asparagaceae.
Is thread agave endangered?
No, thread agave (Agave filifera) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does thread agave belong to?
thread agave (Agave filifera) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (растения).
What are the closest relatives of thread agave?
The closest relatives of thread agave in the genus Agave include Centuryplant, Palmer agave, rough agave, Fox tail agave, Sisal hemp.

Native Range — 2 Countries

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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 🐾
Century Plant
Agave missionum
VU 🐾
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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