Accepted Symbol
FUTU
Symbol
FUTU
Scientific Name
Furcraea Tuberosa
Common Name
Female Karata
Category
Monocot
Genus
Furcraea
Family
Agavaceae
Family Symbol
AGAVAC
Family Common Name
Century-plant Family
Ecology and Taxonomy Data
Orders
Liliales
Subclass
Liliidae
Class
Liliopsida
Division
Magnoliophyta
Superdivision
Spermatophyta
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Kingdom
Plantae
Itis Tsn
42750
Duration
Perennial
Growth Habit
Forb/herb
Native Status
L48 (N), AK (N), CAN (N)
Morphology/Physiology
Bloat
None
C N Ratio
High
Coppice Potential
No
Fall Conspicuous
No
Fire Resistance
No
Flower Conspicuous
No
Fruit Conspicuous
No
Maximum Feet
1.0
Height
No
Mature Feet
No
Known Allelopath
Short
Leaf Retention
No
Lifespan
None
Low Growing Grass
No
Growth Data
Adapted To Coarse Textured Soils
Yes
Adapted To Medium Textured Soils
Yes
Adapted To Fine Textured Soils
No
Cold Stratification Required
No
Drought Tolerance
Medium
Frost Free Days
365
Ph Minimum
5.1
Ph Maximum
8.4
Planting Density Per Acre
320
Maximum
1280
Precipitation Minimum
29
Precipitation Maximum
50
Root Depth
12
Minimum Inches
None
Shade Tolerance
40
Reproduction Data
Fruit Seed Persistence
No
Propogated By Bare Root
No
Propogated By Bulbs
No
Propogated By Container
No
Propogated By Corms
No
Propogated By Cuttings
No
Propogated By Seed
Yes
Propogated By Sod
No
Propogated By Sprigs
No
Propogated By Tubers
No
Small Grain
No
Sustainibility Data
Berry Nut Seed Product
No
Christmas Tree Product
No
Fodder Product
No
Lumber Product
No
Naval Store Product
No
Nursery Stock Product
No
Palatable Human
No
Post Product
No
Pulpwood Product
No
Veneer Product
No
