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Toumey's century plant
Scientific Name: Agave toumeyana var. toumeyana
Family: Agavaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Subshrub, Shrub, Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Toumey's Century Plant (Agave toumeyana)
Agave toumeyana, commonly known as Toumey's Century Plant or Toumey Agave, is a perennial subshrub native to Arizona and Baja California. This plant is part of the Agavaceae family.
Synonyms and Subspecies
- Synonyms: Multiple sources list synonyms; However, based on the provided text, Agave triangularis Jacobi might be considered a synonym.
- Subspecies: Agave toumeyana var. bella Breitung and Agave toumeyana ssp. toumeyana are mentioned.
Common Names
- Toumey's Century Plant
- Toumey Agave
- Desert Century Plant
- Desert Agave
- Maguey de Desierto
Distribution and Habitat
- In Arizona, Agave toumeyana occurs at elevations over 1200 meters, primarily in chaparral or desert grassland habitats, above typical Sonoran Desert elevations.
Morphology and Growth Habit
- Agave toumeyana is a subshrub, shrub, or forb/herb.
- It forms dense rosettes.
- Agave toumeyana var. bella is a smaller variety with shorter, more uniform leaves and denser rosettes. It offsets freely.
- Mature rosettes can reach sizes of up to 1 foot by 1 foot.
Quirky Facts
- The text mentions an audio pronunciation guide for "Toumey's century plant" on pronouncekiwi.
Further Information
- USDA, NRCS. The PLANTS Database. National Plant Data Center, Baton Rouge, LA, USA.
- Arid Plant Manual (links provided where possible).
- Flora of North America VPAP Treatment.
- British Database of World Flora and Fauna (Taxonomic information about Agave toumeyana var bella of the Family Agavaceae).