Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Cycadales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sonorense
ID:
648795

Status:
valid

Authors:
(De Luca, Sabato & Vázq.Torres) Chemnick, T.J.Greg. & Salas-Mor.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 83: 3 (1997 publ. 1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000648127

Common Names

  • Dioon sonorense
  • Sonorense Dioon
  • Sonorense

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Synonyms

  • Dioon edule gentryi Nance [unknown]

Description

Dioon sonorense (also called Sonoran Cycad, among many other common names) is a species of cycad native to Mexico. It is an evergreen shrub growing to 1.5 m (5 ft) tall. It has a stout trunk and a crown of pinnate leaves up to 1 m (3 ft 3 in) long. It is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Dioon sonorense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dioon sonorense 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 sonorense is an evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It is a low-maintenance plant that requires little to no pruning. It can be propagated from seeds or by division. Seeds should be sown in moist soil or a rooting medium in the spring or early summer. Division can be done in the spring or fall and the divisions should be planted in moist soil.

Where to Find Dioon sonorense

Dioon sonorense is native to Mexico and can be found in dry, rocky areas.

Dioon sonorense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dioon sonorense?

Dioon sonorense

What is the common name of Dioon sonorense?

Sonoran Dioon

How big does Dioon sonorense 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.
Jeffrey Chemnick (d.1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chemnick' in the authors string.
Timothy J. Gregory: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.J.Greg.' in the authors string.
Silvia H. Salas-Morales: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Salas-Mor.' in the authors string.