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Furcraea selloa
Kunth, 1843

Etymology: In honor of the German botanist and collector Friedrich Sello.
Place of Origin: Tropical and subtropical regions of Mexico.

It forms large rosettes with an appearance similar to Agave. It features rigid, long, lance-shaped leaves that are very pointed and have spiny edges. There are different varieties, ranging from dark green to variegated. The single flower stalk can reach up to 8 meters in height. After flowering, the mother plant dies, leaving behind seeds and bulbils. It is drought-resistant but sensitive to intense cold. It is used as an ornamental plant and for fiber production.
SuculentasAsparagaceae Agavoideae Furcraea selloaKunth, 1843
Foto:Jleon 2007-06-10 Two huge specimens in Benalmádena.

SuculentasAsparagaceae Agavoideae Furcraea selloaKunth, 1843
Foto:Jleon 2007-06-10 Some bulbils.

SuculentasAsparagaceae Agavoideae Furcraea selloaKunth, 1843
Foto:Jleon 2007-06-10 Adult specimen with a floral stem accounting for three-quarters of the plant's height. In this case, it is in the phase of shedding bulbils.

SuculentasAsparagaceae Agavoideae Furcraea selloaKunth, 1843
Foto:Jleon 2007-06-10 The spines can easily cause cuts.

SuculentasAsparagaceae Agavoideae Furcraea selloaKunth, 1843
Foto:Jleon 2007-06-10

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