sisal

Also known as Agave sisalana

Sisal (, ; Agave sisalana) is a species of flowering plant native to southern Mexico, but widely cultivated and naturalized in many other countries. It yields a stiff fibre used in making rope and various other products. The sisal fiber is traditionally used for rope and twine, and has many other uses, including cloth, footwear, hats, bags, carpets, geotextiles, and dartboards. It is also used as fiber reinforcements for composite fiberglass, rubber, and concrete products. Like other agaves, the pith of the leaves can be fermented and distilled to make mezcal.

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Sisal is a plant species classified as *Agave sisalana*, with the taxon author citation Perr. ex Engelm. It belongs to the family Agavaceae, which is also commonly referred to as sisal. The organism is part of the Plantae group and is not considered extinct.

The species has been recorded in 12,407 observations. It is referenced by 686 other encyclopedia articles.

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Species

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FamilyAgavaceae

Observations12,407

Die Sisal-Agave (Agave sisalana) ist eine Pflanzenart aus der Unterfamilie der Agavengewächse (Agavoideae). Sie ist eine bedeutende Faserpflanze. Das Epitheton der Art verweist auf die mexikanische Hafenstadt Sisal an der Nordküste von Yucatán.

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Encyclopedic overview

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Contents

Taxonomy
Plant description
Cultivation
Propagation
Fiber extraction
Environmental impacts
Uses
Carpets
Global production and trade patterns
Heraldry
In literature
See also
References
Further reading
External links

Sisal has an uncertain native origin, but is thought to have originated in the Mexican state of Chiapas. Sisal plants have a lifespan of 7–10 years, producing 200–250 usable leaves containing fibers used in various applications. Sisal is a tropical and subtropical plant, thriving in temperatures above and sunshine.

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