Ceratozamia chimalapensis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Cycadales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chimalapensis
ID:
509407
Status:
valid
Authors:
Pérez-Farr. & Vovides
Source:
wcs
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 157: 169 (2008)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000508739
Common Names
- Ceratozamia chimalapensis
- Chimalapensis Ceratozamia
- Chimalapensis's Ceratozamia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ceratozamia chimalapensis (also called Chimalapa Ceratozamia, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to the western United States and northern Mexico. It has small yellow flowers and grows in dry, sandy soils, especially in open areas such as deserts and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Ceratozamia chimalapensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a source of food for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ceratozamia chimalapensis has yellowish-green flowers with six petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ceratozamia chimalapensis is a cycad native to Mexico. It is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers warm temperatures and bright indirect light. It is best propagated by division of the offsets.
Where to Find Ceratozamia chimalapensis
Ceratozamia chimalapensis can be found in the tropical rainforests of Mexico.
Ceratozamia chimalapensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ceratozamia chimalapensis?
Ceratozamia chimalapensis
What type of plant is Ceratozamia chimalapensis?
Tropical cycad
Where is Ceratozamia chimalapensis native to?
Central and South America
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.