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Manfreda (virginica)

Carol and Jerry Baskin
Professors
University of Kentucky
University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky 40506-0225
seedlings.uidaho.com

Family Scientific Name: Agavaceae
Family Common Name: Agave family
Scientific Name: Manfreda virginica (L.) Salisb. ex Rose
Common Synonym: Agave lata Shinners
Common Name: False aloe
Species Code: MANVIR
Propagation Goal: plants
Propagation Method: seed
ProductType: Container (plug)
Time To Grow: 0
Propagule Processing: Seeds exhibit physiological dormancy.
Pre-Planting Treatments: Seeds are placed into cold stratification.
Germination occurs at 28/18 C temperature cycle. Germination is equal in light and dark.
References: Baskin, J. M. and Baskin, C. C. (1971c). The ecological life history of Agave virginica L. in Tennessee cedar glades. Amer. Midl. Nat. 86, 449-462.
In: Baskin, C. andBaskin, J. Table 10.20 Chapter 10. Seeds: Ecology, Biogeography and Evolution of Dormancy and Germination. Academic Press, 1998. 666 pages.

Citation:

Baskin, Jerry M.; Baskin, Carol C.. 2002. Propagation protocol for production of Container (plug) Manfreda virginica (L.) Salisb. ex Rose plants University of Kentucky Lexington, Kentucky. In: Native Plant Network. URL: https://NativePlantNetwork.org (accessed 2024/03/28). US Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, National Center for Reforestation, Nurseries, and Genetic Resources.