Ceratozamia norstogii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Cycadales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
norstogii
ID:
597283
Status:
valid
Authors:
D.W.Stev.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1982
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 34: 181 (1982)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000596615
Common Names
- Norstog's Cycad
- Ceratozamia norstogii
- Norstog's Zamiaceae
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ceratozamia norstogii (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 norstogii 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 norstogii has yellow-green flowers with a white center. The seeds are round and black. The seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ceratozamia norstogii 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 norstogii
Ceratozamia norstogii can be found in Mexico.
Ceratozamia norstogii FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Ceratozamia norstogii?
Ceratozamia norstogii is native to Mexico and Central America.
What type of soil does Ceratozamia norstogii prefer?
Ceratozamia norstogii prefers a well-draining, acidic soil.
How much light does Ceratozamia norstogii need?
Ceratozamia norstogii 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
Dennis William Stevenson (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.W.Stev.' in the authors string.