Agave cupreata

Agave cupreata

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Liliopsida ›Order: Asparagales ›Family: Asparagaceae ›Genus: Agave

About

Agave cupreata is a species of plant in the Asparagaceae family, and is found only on mountain slopes of the Rio Balsas basin in the Mexican states of Michoacán and Guerrero at elevations of 1,200-1,800 meters. A. cupreata is a long-lived plant with mature leaves reaching between 40–80 cm in length and a flowering stalk of 4–7 m. The age of maturity for A. cupreata is variable, but generally occurs at any time from 5–15 years. A...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Agave cupreata?
The scientific name of Agave cupreata is Agave cupreata.
What is the conservation status of Agave cupreata?
The Agave cupreata has a conservation status of Endangered.
What kingdom does Agave cupreata belong to?
Agave cupreata belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does Agave cupreata belong to?
Agave cupreata belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does Agave cupreata belong to?
Agave cupreata belongs to the class Liliopsida.
What order does Agave cupreata belong to?
Agave cupreata belongs to the order Asparagales.
What family does Agave cupreata belong to?
Agave cupreata belongs to the family Asparagaceae.
What genus does Agave cupreata belong to?
Agave cupreata belongs to the genus Agave.