Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Cycadales
Family:
Species:
aurantiaca
ID:
1545263

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pérez-Farr., Gut.Ortega, J.L.Haynes & Vovides

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2021

Citation Micro:
Taxonomy 1(3): 249. 2021

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000026024

Common Names

  • Ceratozamia aurantiaca
  • Aurantiaca Ceratozamia
  • Ceratozamia

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Description

Ceratozamia aurantiaca (also called Aurantiaca, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen cycad native to the tropical forests of Mexico. It has long, pinnate leaves that are green to yellow in color and grow in a rosette pattern. The plant is found in humid, tropical forests and is shade-tolerant.

Uses & Benefits

Ceratozamia aurantiaca is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber for construction and furniture making.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ceratozamia aurantiaca has small yellow flowers that are cup-shaped and have four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ceratozamia aurantiaca is a slow-growing, evergreen palm with a dense, rounded crown. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is by seed or division.

Where to Find Ceratozamia aurantiaca

Ceratozamia aurantiaca is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Chiapas, Oaxaca, and Veracruz.

Ceratozamia aurantiaca FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ceratozamia aurantiaca?

Ceratozamia aurantiaca

What is the common name of Ceratozamia aurantiaca?

Orange Cycad

What is the natural habitat of Ceratozamia aurantiaca?

Tropical and subtropical regions of 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,