Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Cycadales
Family:
Species:
oliversacksii
ID:
1549449

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.W.Stev., Mart.-Domínguez & Nic.-Mor.

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2022

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 77(1): 212. 2022

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000029655

Common Names

  • Ceratozamia oliversacksii
  • Oliver Sacks Ceratozamia
  • Oliver Sacks' Ceratozamia

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Description

Ceratozamia oliversacksii (also called Oliver Sacks' cycad, among many other common names) is a species of cycad in the family Zamiaceae, native to Mexico. It is an evergreen shrub, growing to 1–2 m tall, with large, leathery leaves and small, yellow flowers. It is found in wet forests, often near rivers and streams.

Uses & Benefits

Ceratozamia oliversacksii is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and homes. It is known for its attractive foliage and flowers and is often used to add a splash of color to any space. It is also known for its ability to tolerate a wide range of temperatures and its resistance to pests and diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ceratozamia oliversacksii has small, greenish-yellow flowers with a pleasant scent. Its seeds are round and black with a glossy surface. The seedlings are light green with a single, upright stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ceratozamia oliversacksii is a slow-growing, terrestrial plant that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers a well-draining soil mix and bright, indirect light. Water regularly and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Ceratozamia oliversacksii

Ceratozamia oliversacksii can be found in the tropical forests of Mexico

Ceratozamia oliversacksii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ceratozamia oliversacksii?

Ceratozamia oliversacksii

What is the family of Ceratozamia oliversacksii?

Zamiaceae

Where is Ceratozamia oliversacksii found?

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,