Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Cycadales
Family:
Species:
delucana
ID:
1329154

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vázq.Torres, A.Moretti & Carv.-Hern.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Delpinoa 50-51: 129 (2008-2009 publ. 2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001341608

Common Names

  • Ceratozamia Delucana
  • Delucana Cycad
  • Delucana Zamia

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Description

Ceratozamia delucana (also called 'Deluca's Ceratozamia', among many other common names) is a species of cycad native to Mexico. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests at elevations of 1000-3000 m. It has an upright habit and large, pinnate leaves. The cones are green and have a long, curved tip.

Uses & Benefits

Ceratozamia delucana is used in traditional Mexican medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ceratozamia delucana is small and yellow, with a white center. The seed is small and round, with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are thin and delicate, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ceratozamia delucana can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-draining soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The root ball should be divided into smaller sections and replanted in a well-draining soil mix.

Where to Find Ceratozamia delucana

Ceratozamia delucana is found in dry forests in Mexico.

Ceratozamia delucana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ceratozamia delucana?

Ceratozamia delucana

What type of plant is Ceratozamia delucana?

Palm

What is the optimal temperature for Ceratozamia delucana?

15-25°C

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

Mario Vázquez Torres: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vázq.Torres' in the authors string.
Aldo Moretti (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Moretti' in the authors string.
C. Carvajal-Hernández: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Carv.-Hern.' in the authors string.