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Century Plant
Agave angustifolia


English Common Name: Sword Agave, Century Plant

Chinese Name / 中文名: 狭叶龙舌兰 (Xiá yè lóng shé lán)

Other Local Name: No Information

Family Name: Asparagaceae, Agavaceae

Scientific Name: Agave angustifolia

Synonym: No Information

Classification: Angiosperms (Flowering Plants)‎ > ‎Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants Division)‎ > ‎Asparagales‎ > ‎Asparagaceae (Asparagus Family)‎ > ‎Agave

Origin: Tropical America

Growth Habit: Shrub

Characteristic: A shrub with spiny, variegated, stiff and sword-like leaves.

Care Requirements: Prefers full sun and little watering.

Images Location: Malaysia

Agave angustifolia, Sword Agave, Century Plant