Accession #: 200800002
Accession Date: 2008-01-23
Common name: Tuberose - double flowering selection
Family: Asparagaceae
Synonym(s): <i>Agave polianthes</i> Thiede & Eggli
Country of Origin: Mexico
Description: perennial herb with tuberous rhizomes
Uses: Often grown as a cut flower. Aztecs used the essential oil to flavor chocolate. Used in modern times in perfume trade. Several traditional medicinal uses, modern studies support medicinal value. <P> From Philippines Alternative Medicine
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USDA Zone: 7-10
Source: Matt Opel
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susceptible to aphids, thrips and mites.