Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Cycadales
Family:
Species:
euryphyllidia
ID:
597256

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vázq.Torres, Sabato & D.W.Stev.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 38: 17 (1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000596588

Common Names

  • Ceratozamia euryphyllidia
  • Euryphyllidia Cycad
  • Euryphyllidia Zamia

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Description

Ceratozamia euryphyllidia (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 euryphyllidia is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and parks. It is also used in landscaping and as a houseplant. It is known for its attractive foliage and its ability to tolerate a wide range of temperatures and humidity levels.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ceratozamia euryphyllidia has a large, yellow-green flower with a white center. Its seeds are round and black, and its seedlings are small and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ceratozamia euryphyllidia 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 euryphyllidia

Ceratozamia euryphyllidia can be found in Mexico.

Ceratozamia euryphyllidia FAQ

What is the optimal soil pH for Ceratozamia euryphyllidia?

Ceratozamia euryphyllidia prefers a slightly acidic soil pH of 6.0 to 6.5.

What is the best way to propagate Ceratozamia euryphyllidia?

Ceratozamia euryphyllidia can be propagated from cuttings or by seed.

How much light does Ceratozamia euryphyllidia need?

Ceratozamia euryphyllidia prefers bright, indirect light.

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

Dennis William Stevenson (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.W.Stev.' in the authors string.
Sergio Sabato (b.1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sabato' in the authors string.
Mario Vázquez Torres: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vázq.Torres' in the authors string.