Manfreda undulata

Manfreda undulata
"Cherry Chocolate Chip" cultivar
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Asparagales
Family: Asparagaceae
Subfamily: Agavoideae
Genus: Manfreda
Species:
M. undulata
Binomial name
Manfreda undulata
(Klotzsch) Rose
Synonyms
  • Agave undulata Klotzsch
  • Agave drimiifolia Baker

Manfreda undulata is a species of tuberose natively found in Tamaulipas. It grows best in a subtropical climate. It is not considered invasive. This species includes the popular houseplant and garden cultivar commonly known as the Cherry Chocolate Chip.

Description

Manfreda undulata displays leaves that are distinctly wavy with sharp tips. The leaf colors range in shades of green, brown, and red. Ituses a geophyte system, allowing it to survive mild to moderate winters. The plant is also rhizomatous. The species is polycarpic, flowering multiple times before dying.

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Manfreda undulata (Klotzsch) Rose". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 2026-09-02.
  2. ↑ "Manfreda undulata 'Cherry Chocolate Chip'". Gardenia. Retrieved 2026-09-02.
  3. ↑ WoS (2018-04-13). "Manfreda undulata 'Cherry Chocolate Chip'". World of Succulents. Retrieved 2026-09-02.