Agave titanota
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Agave titanota faces severe pressure from overcollection for the horticultural trade, where its distinctive blue-gray leaves and compact rosette form make it highly sought after by succulent collectors. Wild populations are further threatened by habitat degradation from livestock grazing and agricultural expansion in its limited range in Oaxaca, Mexico. The species' extremely slow growth rate and restricted distribution make recovery from collection pressure particularly challenging.
Habitat
Agave titanota inhabits dry rocky slopes and cliff faces in oak-pine woodland zones of the Sierra Madre del Sur mountains in Oaxaca, Mexico. The species grows in well-drained, mineral-rich soils on steep terrain at elevations between 1,500-2,000 meters.
