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ISI 2005-7. Agave wendtii Cházaro.
Described in 1995 in Cact Suc Mex (40: 92–96), this is a close ally
of A. pendula. Like that species, it is a tropical cliff-dweller of the
Polycephala group with rosettes to about 30 cm across. It is abundant but restricted
to limestone cliffs locally known as El Encajonado along the Río Uxpanapa,
in SE Veracruz, Mexico. This is one of the wettest regions of the state, receiving
more than 300 cm (100 in) of rain annually. Nevertheless, it has adapted well
to cultivation in our nursery without any special attention. However, it has
flowered a couple of times with stunted inflorescences (less than half the typical
meter length) but has proven to be self-fertile as well as being a prolific bulbil-former.
Rooted bulbils of HBG 91542, M Kimnach 3384A, a plant obtained from M Cházaro,
14 Feb 1993. $7.50. |
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