Furcraea sp. (Furcraea)

Botanical name: Furcraea sp.

Common name: Furcraea

Family: Asparagaceae    (Formerly:Agavaceae / Amaryllidaceae)

Subfamily: Agavoideae

Origin: Tropical America

Plants of this genus are the origin of fique or cabuyo, a natural fiber. Most species have characteristic blue-green leaves that are arranged in a rosette and greenish-cream colored flowers. Many of these plants are ideal for landscapes in drought-prone regions.