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mescal agave

Agave angustifolia

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (9 countries), Europe (Spain), and South America (Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador).

🇷🇼 Rwanda 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇹🇿 Tanzania 🇺🇬 Uganda 🇿🇲 Zambia 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe 🇰🇪 Kenya 🇲🇼 Malawi 🇪🇸 Spain 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇲🇺 Mauritius

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (植物)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (木兰植物门)
Class
Liliopsida (百合纲)
Order
Asparagales (天门冬目)
Family
Asparagaceae
Genus
Agave
Species
Agave angustifolia (mescal agave)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Espadín

Similar Species in Agave

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Palmer agave
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rough agave
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Sisal hemp
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henequen
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Octopus Plant
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Compact Thread-leaf Century Plant
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木兰植物门
Phylum
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百合纲
Class
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天门冬目
Order
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Asparagaceae
Family
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of mescal agave?
The scientific name of mescal agave is Agave angustifolia. It belongs to the genus Agave.
What is the conservation status of mescal agave?
mescal agave (Agave angustifolia) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does mescal agave live?
mescal agave is found in Widely distributed across Africa (9 countries), Europe (Spain), and South America (Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador).. Countries include Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Kenya, Malawi, Mauritius, Rwanda, South Africa, Spain, Tanzania.
What family does mescal agave belong to?
mescal agave (Agave angustifolia) belongs to the genus Agave, which is part of the taxonomic family Asparagaceae.
Is mescal agave endangered?
No, mescal agave (Agave angustifolia) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does mescal agave belong to?
mescal agave (Agave angustifolia) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (植物).
What are the closest relatives of mescal agave?
The closest relatives of mescal agave in the genus Agave include Centuryplant, Palmer agave, rough agave, Fox tail agave, Sisal hemp.

Native Range — 13 Countries

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Genus Agave — 20 Species

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Centuryplant
Agave americana
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Palmer agave
Agave palmeri
LC 🐾
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
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mescal agave
Agave angustifolia
LC
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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
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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