Furcraea andina
Appearance
Furcraea andina | |
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Monocots |
Order: | Asparagales |
Family: | Asparagaceae |
Subfamily: | Agavoideae |
Genus: | Furcraea |
Species: | F. andina
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Binomial name | |
Furcraea andina |
Furcraea andina is a species of plant in the family Asparagaceae that is native to South America.[1] The fibres in its leaves, known as fique, are used in making ropes.
References
- ^ "Furcraea andina Trel. | Plants of the World Online | Kew Science". Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 2020-05-11.