Sunday, November 29, 2009

Agave Plant


Agave Plant:-


Origion:-

The origin of the Agave plant is that the Spanish and Portuguese explorers brought this particular plant back to Europe to return to their homeland from the United States, where it was originally found. The Agave became common in the European region in the 19th century. During this period, the Agave plant collected by those who used them for style and as a collectors item. The agave plant has a long history and it is now known Agave was saved were used for trade between tribes or exchange, for it was known as a very valuable plant. The Agave also produces products used for Ethno-medical use. Some of the common applications are used to relieve constipation and excess gas. The liquid of the agave plant is also used to the speed of the "bodily urine excretion.


Anatomy:-

Agave plants usually have thick fleshy leaves that have a sharp end that, and come to a point. They are often a prickly margin, which is an example of why they are commonly known as a cactus. The stem of the plant is usually short in length. The leaves of the Agave sprout from the roots as shown in the pictures above. Each of the rosettes of the plant are Monocarpic which means that they can be washed are kept alive after flowering if the flowers are removed once they are done flowering, before seed formation begins.

Specific types:-


  • Agave americana: has a very admirable evergreen foliage, usually with a blue-green blue-green color that closely resembles a Lilac. Once the plant is mature (usually about 10 years), it gets dry space qualities, and creating a thriving stem. Originally adapted to a humid climate and soil environment.

  • Agave deserti : The species of Agave deserti has firm but succulent leaves. This leaves closely resemble a sword form, and usually have a blue-green color. The leaves of the agave deserti are very sharp, because their sharp spines at the end of their leaves. The exterior of the property sheet marginal teeth. The leaves are produced approximately 2 meter high and about 6 meter wide. Although the normal height, the size varies depending on the environment and growing conditions. If the plant is mature develops steal the flower that can grow to 6.9 meters. This stems, there are clusters that create a form that has flowered hill and is usually a yellow color.

  • Agave havardiana : The complexity of the leaf Havardiana is simple. The leaves of this particular type of serrated margin. The top of the leaves are acute. The most common colors of these particular species are yellow and green. This species has leaves that are fleshy, and with margins that are toothed. The common growth period this Agave is approximately 20 to 40 years. When this mature age, they develop branched flower steal that perish in the summer seasons.

  • Agave Lechuguilla :the complexity of the leaf Lechuguilla is simple. The average height of this species varies 12-36 feet. The most common colors of this species are white, pink and yellow. The leaves normally have a leathery structure, and with a tip that a strong back in the end.


Interesting Fact :-


During the days on which the exploration of the states is prominent, the kind lechuguila created a deadly obstacle for those exploring the west by the horses, because while driving, the leaves are very sharp would pierce through the horses legs. Not only the horse was mortally wounded, the rider was thrown from the horse would be impaled by the spikes of the agave plant dealdy impaled.



  • Agave univittata: The complexity of the leaf univittata is simple. The fibrous root type. It has a linear shape. The parallel veins of this species, and the leaf hair is bald. The magazine is top accuminate, and the leaf base is flat. The pistils of the plant have been racks, filiform, tubular. The average height of the plant is 1.3 meters. If the flowers are produced, they are usually a green color.

  • Agave Palmeri : Palmeri The complexity of the leaf is simple. The duration of the plant Perennial. The height is about 1.3 meters. The common colors are yellow and green. The leaves of this particular species firm, juicy, like a sword, and have spines at the end of each leaf. These species usually have a long stalk which is naturally branched. It grows from the middle of the rosette, which is thick and stiff.

  • Agave parryi : The complexity of the leaf is simple parryi. It bears a rosette (like all other Agave plants) that is stiff, juicy, and resembles the shape of a sword. The leaves support a group of yellow flowers which are located at the tip of the leaves.

  • Agave shawii : The complexity of the leaf Shawii is simple. The duration of these species forever. The normal flower color of this species are yellow and green. This species has a strain that is traditionally prickly to the touch. The strains of the plant crawl on the ground, and the distribution of the base of the plant. The leaves of the plants have spines that red in color, and with a terminal spine. A flower stalk appears on the plant after about 8-20 years of maturation.

Reproduction:-
The agave plant that produces seeds in a flat disc surrounded by the capsule which aids in the reproduction of the species. The seed multiplication of different ways of distribution that offshoot of the "puppies" covers. Because the Agave plant is usually grown for a variety of applications, growers mass produce these plants with their seeds produced at these plants to reproduce in areas where the species can grow well .


Ecology:-
To the Agave plant thrive in its environment, the total exposure to the son. Another important question of the genus Agave is reflected heat which helps the growth of the plant. Moisture is essential for the growth and active life of the Agave. Some of the common sources of this fluid are: addition of water, rainfall, of course, like streams and rivers. Agave is a requirement for the soil. The ideal soil conditions that are tolerant of weather and soil that is well drained. The most common habitat of Agave in Mexico is mostly some other areas they inhabit its southern and western United States. They are also found in central South America, where the tropical weather can be found. The growth conditions vary widely across species mentioned above. These habitats range anywhere from a desert environment that needs extreme moisture for maximum growth.


Common Use:-


The Agave plant contains an abundance of applications. The flowers, leaves, the stems (basal rosettes), and all the juice may be eaten by people. Each year, the agave plant creates plants that are edible pounds for people who need food, while in the desert or wilderness. The plant is full of sap during the winter and spring. Currently, growers collect the leaves, because they are able to be sold for a profit. The stem of this plant can be eaten. The most common way of cooking this part of the roasting plant. When the stem is sweet roasted. There is a rush of juice at the base of the stem during development of the inflorescence. (A group or cluster of flowers on a branch of a plant. In botany the term refers to the way individual flowers are arranged on the plant.). This juice is used for the national drink of Mexico, Pulque. The juice is extracted after the process is fermented, and is ultimately used to make tequila. The Mexican government and European officials that stringent regulations on the use of this plant to 100% tequila with just the Weber Blue Agave Tequila Blue Agave plant to make. The part of the plant, known as the stem, then cut and cut, makes a "razor strop". The juices that are excreted from the plant often Lathers in the water. Some other uses of the needles of the agave to make pens, nails and needles, and string to sew and braid it. Individuals use the nectar from the agave syrup as a substitute for, because it is more cost effective.Native Americans used the Agave Palmeri of food production and their use in food, beverages, fiber, soap, medicine, and lances.


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