Agave americana
Agave americana, commonly known as the Century Plant, is a resilient succulent native to Mexico and the southwestern United States. Renowned for its dramatic rosette of fleshy, blue-green leaves, this hardy perennial is valued in traditional medicine for its antimicrobial properties and its ability to treat various inflammatory conditions.
- Scientific name: Agave americana
- Family: Asparagaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls under the order Asparagales and the family Asparagaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Agave, specifically as the species Agave americana.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asparagales | WCVP |
| Family | Asparagaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Agave | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution across several regions of Europe. In Northern Europe, its presence can be noted within Great Britain. Moving toward Southwestern Europe, it is found on the islands of the Baleares. The species also inhabits the coastal areas of Corse. Additionally, its range extends through the territories of France and Portugal.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Baleares | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Corse | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Portugal | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Sardegna | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Albania | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Greece | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Italy | WCVP |
Chemicals
Agave americana has 8 reported phytochemicals identified across 12 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include saponins, flavonoids, tannins, coumarins, hecogenin.
- Total chemicals
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 12
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| saponins | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tannins | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| coumarins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hecogenin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isoflavones | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| polyphenols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tigogenin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Agave americana has 6 reported activities identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Anticancer, Antidiabetic, Antifungal, Antimicrobial.
- Total activities
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Agave americana has 10 reported medicinal uses identified across 11 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include inflammation, E. coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus.
- Total uses
- 10
- Scientific sources
- 11
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| inflammation | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| E. coli | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Klebsiella pneumoniae | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Pseudomonas aeruginosa | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Staphylococcus aureus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| edema | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| granuloma | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| high blood pressure | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |