Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Cycadales
Family:
Species:
robusta
ID:
597285

Status:
valid

Authors:
Miq.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1848

Citation Micro:
Tijdschr. Wis.- Natuurk. Wetensch. Eerste Kl. Kon. Ned. Inst. Wetensch. 1: 42 (1848)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000596617

Common Names

  • Robust Cycad
  • Ceratozamia robusta
  • Robust Zamiaceae

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Synonyms

  • Ceratozamia longifolia minor Miq. [unknown]
  • Ceratozamia mexicana longifolia J.Schust. [unknown]

Description

Ceratozamia robusta (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 robusta 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 robusta has yellow-green flowers with a white center. The seeds are round and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ceratozamia robusta 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 robusta

Ceratozamia robusta can be found in Mexico.

Ceratozamia robusta FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Ceratozamia robusta?

Ceratozamia robusta is native to Mexico and Central America.

What type of soil does Ceratozamia robusta prefer?

Ceratozamia robusta prefers a well-draining, acidic soil.

How much light does Ceratozamia robusta need?

Ceratozamia robusta 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,