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.

Furcraea andina
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Asparagales
Family: Asparagaceae
Subfamily: Agavoideae
Genus: Furcraea
Species:
F. andina
Binomial name
Furcraea andina

References

  1. "Furcraea andina Trel. | Plants of the World Online | Kew Science". Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 2020-05-11.
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