Status:
valid
Authors:
D.Moore
Source:
wcvp
Year:
1878
Citation Micro:
in Proc. Roy. Dubl. Soc. (1878) 113.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001428901
Common Names
- Ceratozamia fuscoviridis
- Brown-striped Cycad
- Mexican Cycad
Description
Ceratozamia fuscoviridis (also called Mexican Cycad, among many other common names) is a species of cycad native to Mexico. It has a single, erect stem, with a crown of pinnate leaves. The leaves are green, with a reddish-brown midrib. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests, in open areas, and in grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Ceratozamia fuscoviridis is an ornamental plant used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive disorders, fever, and inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ceratozamia fuscoviridis is a small, white to pinkish-purple in color. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, round, and green in color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ceratozamia fuscoviridis is a cycad native to Mexico. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location. Division should be done in spring or summer and the divisions should be planted in moist, well-drained soil. Plants should be grown in full sun and require regular watering and fertilizing.
Where to Find Ceratozamia fuscoviridis
Ceratozamia fuscoviridis can be found in Mexico and Central America.
Ceratozamia fuscoviridis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ceratozamia fuscoviridis?
Ceratozamia fuscoviridis
What is the common name of Ceratozamia fuscoviridis?
Brown-Green Ceratozamia
Where does Ceratozamia fuscoviridis grow?
It is 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,