Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Cycadales
Family:
Species:
mexicana
ID:
597270

Status:
valid

Authors:
Brongn.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1846

Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 3, 5: 8 (1846)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000596602

Common Names

  • Mexican Cycad
  • Ceratozamia mexicana
  • Mexican Zamiaceae

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Synonyms

  • Zamia atropurpurea Parment. ex Miq. [unknown]
  • Zamia mexicana (Brongn.) Linden [unknown]
  • Zamia macrophylla Parment. ex Miq. [unknown]
  • Macrozamia breviformis hort. ex J.Schust. [unknown]
  • Ceratozamia fuscoviridis (J.Schust.) Moore [unknown]
  • Ceratozamia purpurea Matte [unknown]
  • Ceratozamia brevifolia Miq. [unknown]
  • Ceratozamia mexicana vulgaris J.Schust. [unknown]

Description

Ceratozamia mexicana (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 mexicana 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 mexicana 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 mexicana is a slow-growing cycad that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a well-drained soil in a sunny or partially shaded position. It is drought tolerant once established.

Where to Find Ceratozamia mexicana

Ceratozamia mexicana can be found in Mexico.

Ceratozamia mexicana FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Ceratozamia mexicana?

Ceratozamia mexicana is native to Mexico and Central America.

What type of soil does Ceratozamia mexicana prefer?

Ceratozamia mexicana prefers a well-draining, acidic soil.

How much light does Ceratozamia mexicana need?

Ceratozamia mexicana needs 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,