Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Cycadales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
merolae
ID:
648792

Status:
valid

Authors:
De Luca, Sabato & Vázq.Torres

Source:
wcs

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 33: 180 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000648124

Common Names

  • Dioon merolae
  • Merolae Dioon
  • Merolae

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Synonyms

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

Description

Dioon merolae (also called Merola'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 merolae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dioon merolae has small, yellow flowers with yellow anthers that bloom in spring. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dioon merolae 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 merolae

Dioon merolae can be found in Mexico and Central America.

Dioon merolae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dioon merolae?

Dioon merolae

What is the common name of Dioon merolae?

Merola's Dioon

How big does Dioon merolae 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.