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Tonto Basin century plant
Scientific Name: Agave delamateri
Family: Agavaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Forb/herb, Shrub, Subshrub
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Agave delamateri
Also known as the Tonto Basin Century Plant or Tonto Basin Agave, Agave delamateri is a fascinating species endemic to central Arizona.
Considerations for Pets
- Agave delamateri features pointed leaves.
Scientific Classification and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Agave delamateri W.C. Hodgson & L. Slauson
- Common Names: Tonto Basin century plant, Tonto Basin agave, Rick's agave
- Family: Agavaceae (Agave Family)
- Subfamily: Agavoideae
Distribution and Habitat
- Endemic to the Tonto Basin region of central Arizona, USA.
- Found in areas such as the Tonto National Forest, Mazatzal Mountains, and Sierra Ancha Mountains.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Described as a forb/herb shrub or subshrub.
- Perennial in duration.
- Columnar development, growing more in height with limited lateral growth.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Archaeological evidence suggests that the agave plant, specifically the base of the agave, was slow-roasted and consumed in the Tonto Basin area by ancient cultures.
Related Species
- Agave americana (Century Plant, American Aloe, Maguey)
- Agave asperrima (Rough Century Plant, Maguey Spero)
- Agave atrovirens
- Agave deserti (Desert Agave)
- Agave desmettiana (Dwarf Century Plant)
- Agave eggersiana (Eggers' Century Plant)
- Agave gracilipes (Maguey de Pastizal or Slimfoot Century Plant)
Further Information
- Discover Life provides information about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Agave delamateri.
- USDA Plants Database: http://plants.usda.gov/java/profile?symbol=AGAVE
- Tropicos database.