Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Cycadales
Family:
Species:
morettii
ID:
597282

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vázq.Torres & Vovides

Source:
wcs

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Novon 8(1): 87. 1998

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000596614

Common Names

  • Moretti's Cycad
  • Ceratozamia morettii
  • Moretti's Zamiaceae

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Description

Ceratozamia morettii (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 morettii 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 morettii 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 morettii is a slow-growing, tropical cycad species native to Mexico. It prefers a warm, humid climate and is best grown in full sun or partial shade. It is best propagated from seed, which should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil mix. It can also be propagated from offsets, which should be planted in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until established.

Where to Find Ceratozamia morettii

Ceratozamia morettii can be found in Mexico.

Ceratozamia morettii FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Ceratozamia morettii?

Ceratozamia morettii is native to Mexico and Central America.

What type of soil does Ceratozamia morettii prefer?

Ceratozamia morettii prefers a well-draining, acidic soil.

How much light does Ceratozamia morettii need?

Ceratozamia morettii 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,

References

Andrés P. Vovides (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vovides' in the authors string.
Mario Vázquez Torres: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vázq.Torres' in the authors string.