Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Cycadales
Family:
Species:
hildae
ID:
597259

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.P.Landry & M.C.Wilson

Source:
wcs

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 31: 422 (1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000596591

Common Names

  • Ceratozamia hildae
  • Hilda's Cycad
  • Hilda's Zamia

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Description

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ceratozamia hildae 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 hildae 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 hildae

Ceratozamia hildae can be found in Mexico.

Ceratozamia hildae FAQ

What is the optimal soil pH for Ceratozamia hildae?

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

What is the best way to propagate Ceratozamia hildae?

Ceratozamia hildae can be propagated from cuttings or by seed.

How much light does Ceratozamia hildae need?

Ceratozamia hildae 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

Garrie Paul Landry (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.P.Landry' in the authors string.
Marcia C. Wilson: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.C.Wilson' in the authors string.