Furcraea andina
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Scientific classification 
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| 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.
Categories:
- Furcraea
- Flora of the Andes
- Flora of Bolivia
- Flora of Ecuador
- Flora of Peru
- Crops originating from South America
- Garden plants of South America
- Plants described in 1915