Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Cycadales
Family:
Species:
osbornei
ID:
1589606

Status:
valid

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

Source:

Year:
2022

Citation Micro:
PhytoKeys 208: 68 (-69, figs. 5-6, 22). 2022.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000047297

Common Names

  • Ceratozamia osbornei
  • Osborne's Ceratozamia
  • Osborne Ceratozamia

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Description

Ceratozamia osbornei (also called Osborne's cycad, among many other common names) is a species of cycad in the family Zamiaceae. It is native to Mexico and grows in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Ceratozamia osbornei is used as a medicinal plant in traditional Chinese medicine and is believed to have anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and anti-bacterial properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ceratozamia osbornei has small, yellow, cone-shaped flowers with six petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ceratozamia osbornei is a tropical shrub that is propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and requires minimal maintenance. It can be propagated by division or cuttings.

Where to Find Ceratozamia osbornei

Ceratozamia osbornei is native to Mexico. It can be found in moist, shady habitats, such as along streams and in forests.

Ceratozamia osbornei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ceratozamia osbornei?

Ceratozamia osbornei

What type of plant is Ceratozamia osbornei?

Fern

What is the natural habitat of Ceratozamia osbornei?

Tropical and subtropical regions of the world

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,