Agave intermixta

Agave intermixta, commonly known as the intermixed agave, is a distinctive succulent native to Mexico. Renowned for its unique growth patterns, this medicinal plant holds significant ethnobotanical value. It is traditionally utilized in various folk remedies, offering potential therapeutic properties that continue to intrigue modern botanical research and herbalism.

  • Scientific name: Agave intermixta
  • Family: Asparagaceae
  • Native range: Southern America

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Asparagales, it is classified in the family Asparagaceae and is specifically identified under the genus Agave.

Rank Classification Source
Kingdom Plantae WCVP
Phylum Streptophyta WCVP
Class Equisetopsida WCVP
Subclass Magnoliidae WCVP
Order Asparagales WCVP
Family Asparagaceae WCVP
Genus Agave WCVP

Common Names

This plant, Agave intermixta, is known by various names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In English, it is commonly referred to as the intermixed agave. In Spanish, it is frequently called agave intermezclado.
Language Common Name Source

Distribution

This plant is specifically found within a very limited geographical range. Its natural distribution is restricted to the Caribbean region. Specifically, the species is endemic to the nation of Haiti. Because of this localized presence, it is not found growing wild in other parts of the world. Consequently, its habitat is highly concentrated within this single island territory.

Region Area Source
Caribbean Haiti WCVP

Activities

Agave intermixta has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimitotic.

Total activities
1
Scientific sources
1

Most Reported Activities

Activity Sources Confidence
Antimitotic 1 ★☆☆☆☆