Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Cycadales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
angustifolium
ID:
648775

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

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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.

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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 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,