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American century plant

Agave americana

Taxonomy

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

About

Agave americana, common names sentry plant, century plant, maguey or American aloe, is a species of flowering plant in the family Agavaceae, native to Mexico, and the United States in New Mexico, Arizona and Texas. Today, it is cultivated worldwide as an ornamental plant. It has become naturalized in many regions, including the West Indies, parts of South America, the southern Mediterranean Basin, and parts of Africa, India, China, Thailand, and Australia....

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of American century plant?
The scientific name of American century plant is Agave americana.
What is the conservation status of American century plant?
The American century plant has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does American century plant belong to?
American century plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does American century plant belong to?
American century plant belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does American century plant belong to?
American century plant belongs to the class Liliopsida.
What order does American century plant belong to?
American century plant belongs to the order Asparagales.
What family does American century plant belong to?
American century plant belongs to the family Asparagaceae.
What genus does American century plant belong to?
American century plant belongs to the genus Agave.