English Common Name: Sisal Hemp Chinese Name / 中文名: 剑麻 (Jiàn má) Other Local Name: No information available Family Name: Asparagaceae, Agavaceae Scientific Name: Agave sisalana Synonym: Agave amaniensis, Agave rigida var. sisalana, Agave rigida var. sisalana, Agave rigida var. sisalana, Agave segurae, Agave sisalana var. armata, Agave sisalana f. armata Classification: Angiosperms (Flowering Plants) > Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants Division) > Asparagales > Asparagaceae (Asparagus Family) > Agave Origin: Mexico Growth Habit: Shrub Characteristic: A plant with erect, spiny and broad leaves. Care Requirements: Prefers full sun and little watering. |