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henequen

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

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (thực vật)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Liliopsida (Monocots)
Order
Asparagales (Bộ Măng tây)
Family
Asparagaceae
Genus
Agave
Species
Agave fourcroydes (henequen)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish sisal blanco
French henequen
German Weibersisal
Portuguese sisal

Similar Species in Agave

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Palmer agave
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rough agave
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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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Octopus Plant
Agave vilmoriniana
Least Concern
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Compact Thread-leaf Century Plant
Agave microceps
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mescal agave
Agave angustifolia
Least Concern
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Centuryplant
Agave americana
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of henequen?
The scientific name of henequen is Agave fourcroydes. It belongs to the genus Agave.
Where does henequen live?
henequen 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 henequen belong to?
henequen (Agave fourcroydes) belongs to the genus Agave, which is part of the taxonomic family Asparagaceae.
What kingdom does henequen belong to?
henequen (Agave fourcroydes) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (thực vật).
What are the closest relatives of henequen?
The closest relatives of henequen in the genus Agave include Centuryplant, Palmer agave, rough agave, Fox tail agave, Sisal hemp.

Native Range — 6 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
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Fox tail agave
Agave attenuata
LC 🐾
Sisal hemp
Agave sisalana
NE
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henequen
Agave fourcroydes
NE
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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
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Parry's Agave
Agave parryi
LC 🐾
Century Plant
Agave missionum
VU 🐾
Golden-flowered Agave
Agave chrysantha
LC 🐾
Cedros Agave
Agave sebastiana
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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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