Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Cycadales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
caputoi
ID:
648781

Status:
valid

Authors:
De Luca, Sabato & Vázq.Torres

Source:
wcs

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 32: 44 (1980)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000648113

Common Names

  • Dioon caputoi
  • Caputoi Dioon
  • Caputoi

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Synonyms

  • Dioon edule caputoi (De Luca, Sabato & Vázq.Torres) Nance [unknown]

Description

Dioon caputoi (also called Caputo's 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 caputoi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dioon caputoi 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 caputoi 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 caputoi

Dioon caputoi can be found in Mexico.

Dioon caputoi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dioon caputoi?

Dioon caputoi

What is the common name of Dioon caputoi?

Caputo's Dioon

How big does Dioon caputoi 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,

References

Sergio Sabato (b.1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sabato' in the authors string.
Paolo De Luca (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'De Luca' in the authors string.
Mario Vázquez Torres: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vázq.Torres' in the authors string.