First Description

Contributions from the U. S. National Herbarium 23: 130, 1920

Synonyms

Agave mapisaga var. lisa Gentry (1982)
    (Agaves of Continental North America: 604, 1982)

Literature

Gentry, H. S.: Agaves of Continental North America: 602-603, 1982

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Basic Data

Subgenus

Agave

Section

Salmianae

Diameter

up to 500cm

Inflorescence

Flower Color

Flowering Time

Reproduction

rarely suckers, seed

Common Name

Natural Location

Occurrence

Mexico, Hidalgo, Tamaulipas, Zacatecas, Oaxaca

Remarks

Certainly closely related to Agave salmiana but with longer leaves

Known only as a cultivated plant

Should be combined with Agave salmiana

Indoor Summer

Exposition

sunny

Watering

plenty

Indoor Winter

Temperature

keep over 6°C / 43°F

Soil

keep moderately moist

Outdoor

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