Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Cycadales
Family:
Species:
sancheziae
ID:
1545266

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pérez-Farr., Gut.Ortega & Vovides

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2021

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 500(3): 209. 2021

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000026027

Common Names

  • Ceratozamia sancheziae
  • Sancheziae Ceratozamia
  • Ceratozamia

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Description

Ceratozamia sancheziae (also called Sancheziae, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen cycad native to the tropical forests of Mexico. It has long, pinnate leaves that are green to yellow in color and grow in a rosette pattern. The plant is found in humid, tropical forests and is shade-tolerant.

Uses & Benefits

Ceratozamia sancheziae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber for construction and furniture making.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ceratozamia sancheziae has small white flowers that are cup-shaped and have four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ceratozamia sancheziae is a slow-growing, evergreen palm with a dense, rounded crown. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is by seed or division.

Where to Find Ceratozamia sancheziae

Ceratozamia sancheziae is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Chiapas, Oaxaca, and Veracruz.

Ceratozamia sancheziae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ceratozamia sancheziae?

Ceratozamia sancheziae

What is the common name of Ceratozamia sancheziae?

Sanchez's Cycad

What is the natural habitat of Ceratozamia sancheziae?

Tropical and subtropical regions of 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,