Status:
valid
Authors:
Miq.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1848
Citation Micro:
Tijdschr. Wis.- Natuurk. Wetensch. Eerste Kl. Kon. Ned. Inst. Wetensch. 1: 37 (1848)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000648107
Common Names
- Dioon angustifolium
- Angustifolium Dioon
- Angustifolium
Synonyms
- Dioon edule angustifolium (Miq.) A.E.Murray [unknown]
- Dioon edule angustifolia (Miq.) E.Murray [unknown]
Description
Dioon angustifolium (also called Narrowleaf Dioon, among many other common names) is a slow-growing evergreen cycad native to Mexico. It has long, narrow, blue-green leaves and small, yellow-green flowers. It is found in dry, rocky, and sandy habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Dioon angustifolium is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers, and can be planted in rock gardens, containers, and borders. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, antifungal, and antioxidant properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dioon angustifolium has small, yellow flowers with a white center. The seeds are small and black with a white coating. The seedlings are small and have a white coating on the leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dioon angustifolium is a low-growing, evergreen, perennial plant that can be grown in a sunny or partially shaded position. It prefers a well-drained soil and can be propagated by division or from seed.
Where to Find Dioon angustifolium
Dioon angustifolium can be found in Mexico.
Dioon angustifolium FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dioon angustifolium?
Dioon angustifolium
What is the common name of Dioon angustifolium?
Narrow-Leaf Dioon
How big does Dioon angustifolium grow?
It grows up to 1.5 m tall
Species in the Dioon genus
Dioon angustifolium,
Dioon argenteum,
Dioon califanoi,
Dioon caputoi,
Dioon edule,
Dioon holmgrenii,
Dioon mejiae,
Dioon merolae,
Dioon purpusii,
Dioon rzedowskii,
Dioon sonorense,
Dioon spinulosum,
Dioon tomasellii,
Dioon stevensonii,
Dioon spinulosum,
Dioon planifolium,
Dioon vovidesii,
Dioon oaxacensis,
Dioon salas-moralesiae,
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,