Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Cycadales
Family:
Species:
alvarezii
ID:
597251

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pérez-Farr., Vovides & Iglesias

Source:
wcs

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Novon 9: 410 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000596583

Common Names

  • Ceratozamia alvarezii
  • Alvarez's Cycad
  • Alvarez's Zamia

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Description

Ceratozamia alvarezii (also called Mexican Cycad, among many other common names) is a slow-growing, evergreen cycad native to Mexico. It has a single trunk and long, glossy, green leaves. The plant grows in moist, shady areas, such as along streams and in wet forests.

Uses & Benefits

Ceratozamia alvarezii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make herbal tea and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ceratozamia alvarezii is a small, tubular, white flower with a yellow center. The seed is small and black. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ceratozamia alvarezii is a perennial shrub that grows in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and is drought tolerant. Propagate by seed, cuttings, or division. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in late summer or early fall.

Where to Find Ceratozamia alvarezii

Ceratozamia alvarezii can be found in tropical regions of South America, such as Peru, Ecuador, and Colombia.

Ceratozamia alvarezii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ceratozamia alvarezii?

Ceratozamia alvarezii

What is the common name of Ceratozamia alvarezii?

Alvarez's Ceratozamia

Where is Ceratozamia alvarezii native to?

Mexico

Species in the Ceratozamia genus

Ceratozamia vovidesii, Ceratozamia chimalapensis, Ceratozamia decumbens, Ceratozamia alvarezii, Ceratozamia becerrae, Ceratozamia brevifrons, Ceratozamia euryphyllidia, Ceratozamia hildae, Ceratozamia huastecorum, Ceratozamia kuesteriana, Ceratozamia latifolia, Ceratozamia matudae, Ceratozamia mexicana, Ceratozamia miqueliana, Ceratozamia mirandae, Ceratozamia mixeorum, Ceratozamia morettii, Ceratozamia norstogii, Ceratozamia robusta, Ceratozamia sabatoi, Ceratozamia whitelockiana, Ceratozamia zaragozae, Ceratozamia zoquorum, Ceratozamia hondurensis, Ceratozamia santillanii, Ceratozamia delucana, Ceratozamia subroseophylla, Ceratozamia fuscoviridis, Ceratozamia tenuis, Ceratozamia totonacorum, Ceratozamia chamberlainii, Ceratozamia aurantiaca, Ceratozamia leptoceras, Ceratozamia oliversacksii, Ceratozamia sancheziae, Ceratozamia schiblii, Ceratozamia osbornei, Ceratozamia reesii,

Species in the Zamiaceae family

Bowenia serrulata, Bowenia spectabilis, Ceratozamia vovidesii, Ceratozamia chimalapensis, Ceratozamia decumbens, Ceratozamia alvarezii, Ceratozamia becerrae, Ceratozamia brevifrons, Ceratozamia euryphyllidia, Ceratozamia hildae, Ceratozamia huastecorum, Ceratozamia kuesteriana, Ceratozamia latifolia, Ceratozamia matudae, Ceratozamia mexicana, Ceratozamia miqueliana, Ceratozamia mirandae, Ceratozamia mixeorum, Ceratozamia morettii, Ceratozamia norstogii, Ceratozamia robusta, Ceratozamia sabatoi, Ceratozamia whitelockiana, Ceratozamia zaragozae, Ceratozamia zoquorum, Ceratozamia hondurensis, Ceratozamia santillanii, Ceratozamia delucana, Ceratozamia subroseophylla, Ceratozamia fuscoviridis, Ceratozamia tenuis, Ceratozamia totonacorum, Ceratozamia chamberlainii, Ceratozamia aurantiaca, Ceratozamia leptoceras, Ceratozamia oliversacksii, Ceratozamia sancheziae, Ceratozamia schiblii, Ceratozamia osbornei, Ceratozamia reesii, Dioon angustifolium, Dioon argenteum, Dioon califanoi, Dioon caputoi, Dioon edule, Dioon holmgrenii, Dioon mejiae, Dioon merolae, Dioon purpusii, Dioon rzedowskii,

References

Miguel A. Pérez-Farrera: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pérez-Farr.' in the authors string.
Andrés P. Vovides (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vovides' in the authors string.
Carlos G. Iglesias: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Iglesias' in the authors string.