Manfreda (virginica)
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Carol and Jerry Baskin Professors University of Kentucky University of Kentucky Lexington, Kentucky 40506-0225 seedlings.uidaho.com |
| Family Scientific Name: | Agavaceae | ||
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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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 2025/10/27). US Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, National Center for Reforestation, Nurseries, and Genetic Resources.
