Scientific Name: Ariocarpus agavoides (Castenada) Anderson, (1962) Amer. J. Bot. 49: 615
Occasionally misspelled agavioides.

Original Publication:
Neogomesia agavoides Castaneda, (1941) Cact. Succ. Jour. 13: 98

Herotypic Synonyms: Ariocarpus kotschoubeyanus ssp. agavoides

Origin: Mexico, The type locality of A. agavoides is sited around the town of Tula, Tamaulipas. Two new colonies have been found recently in San Luis Potosi, disjunct from the original site (A. agavoides var. sanluisensis).

Habitat: Grows on rocky limestone hills, and alluvial plains at about 1200 m,rainy season is summer. The wild populations have been threatened and nearly extinct by many factors including over-collecting, agriculture, building work, livestock, and erosion.

Requires porous cactus soil with adequate drainage. Bright light to full sun. Water thoroughly when soil is dry to the touch. Protect from frost.

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