Basic information Species type: PlantGenus: FurcraeaSpecies: foetidaCommon names: Mauritius hempBotanical family: Asparagaceae Climate information Climate: tropical highlandsOrigin: Tropical AmericasHumidity: semi-arid to humidInvasive: Yes Cultivation information Cultivation: regional cropForm: succulentManagement: standardIndustrial crops: fiberAgroforestry services: living fence