Mauritius hemp
Furcraea foetida (L.) Haw.
Names
| English | Mauritius hemp |
|---|---|
| Dutch | — |
| Spanish | Cabuya blanca |
| Chinese | 万年麻 |
| Scientific name | Furcraea foetida (L.) Haw. |
About this species
Furcraea foetida (giant gabuya, green-aloe or Mauritius-hemp) is a species of flowering plant native to the Caribbean and northern South America. It is widely cultivated and reportedly naturalized in many places (India, parts of Africa, Portugal, Australia, Thailand, Florida, New Zealand, and many oceanic islands).
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Classification
| Kingdom | Plantae |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Asparagales |
| Family | Asparagaceae |
| Genus | Furcraea |
In Suriname
26Records in Suriname
3iNaturalist observations
1837First record
2026Latest record
Where it has been recorded
- Sipaliwini14
- Commewijne2
Districts with at least one record that has coordinates. Shaded districts have records.
Records by month
All years combined.
