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Toumey's century plant
Scientific Name: Agave toumeyana var. bella
Family: Agavaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Subshrub, Shrub, Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Agave toumeyana: Toumey's Century Plant
Agave toumeyana, commonly known as Toumey's Century Plant, is a perennial subshrub of the Agave genus. It is also known as Toumey Agave.
Considerations for Pets
- This plant has narrow leaves in dense rosettes.
- Many agave species are known for their sharp edges and points.
Considerations for Children
- This plant has narrow leaves in dense rosettes.
- Many agave species are known for their sharp edges and points.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Agave toumeyana Trel. ex Standl.
- Family: Agavaceae
- Taxonomic Rank: Species and Variety
- Synonyms: Agave toumeyana ssp. bella (Breitung) Gentry
- Varieties:
- Agave toumeyana Trel. ex Standl. var. bella Breitung
- Agave toumeyana Trel. ex Standl. var. toumeyana
- Other Common Names: Desert Century Plant, Desert Agave, Maguey de Desierto, Toumey Agave, Miniature Century Plant, Fairy-ring agave.
Distribution and Habitat
- In Arizona, this plant grows at elevations over 1200 m, mostly above the typical Sonoran Desert, within chaparral environments.
Morphological Characteristics
- Agave toumeyana is a small-growing, freely-offsetting agave.
- It forms dense rosettes that can reach up to 1 ft x 1 ft.
- Some references describe it as developing in an erect, columnar manner, eventually resembling a tree over time.
- The variety bella is smaller with shorter, more uniform leaves and denser rosettes. Its flower stalk is also smaller.