Tuberose

Agave amica

Tuberose is a fragrant flower known for its sweet scent. It blooms in clusters of white flowers that are often used in perfumes and decorations.

Habitat: Tropical regions

Appearance

The Tuberose has a tall, slender stem reaching up to 4 feet, topped with a spike of waxy, star-shaped flowers. Its typically pure white blooms, sometimes with a blush of pink, open sequentially, creating a distinctive and elegant tower of fragrance.

KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassLiliopsidaOrderAsparagalesFamilyAsparagaceaeGenusAgave

Tuberose

Interesting facts

A Tuberose flower spike can bloom for months, continuously opening new fragrant blossoms!

Ancient Aztecs called it 'Omixochitl,' meaning 'bone flower,' for its waxy, pale blooms.

Its intense fragrance is key in some of the world's most expensive perfumes!

Named for its 'tuberous' root, it's not actually a type of rose!

Special abilities

Tuberose releases a powerful, sweet scent at night that helps it attract specific nocturnal insect pollinators.

Tuberose has a bulbous underground stem that stores energy, helping it survive harsh conditions and regrow.

Measurements & details

Height: 60-120 cm
Spread: 15-30 cm
Flower Size: 2-4 cm
Bloom Season: Summer to Fall
Edible: No
Toxicity: Mild
Lifecycle: Perennial
Pollination Method: Insect

Ecological connections

pollinates

Tobacco hornworm moth

Manduca sexta

attracted by its strong night fragrance

eaten by

Green peach aphid

Myzus persicae

a common pest that feeds on sap

parasitizes

Southern blight fungus

Sclerotium rolfsii

causes stem and root rot in plants

Traits

Aromatic

Aromatic plants produce and emit fragrant volatile organic compounds, often for defense or to attract pollinators.

Ornamental

Ornamental plants are cultivated primarily for their aesthetic appeal, enhancing landscapes and gardens with their attractive foliage, flowers, or form.