Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Cycadales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
angustifolia
ID:
430523

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jacq.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1791

Citation Micro:
Collectanea 3: 263 (1791)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000429855

Common Names

  • Zamia angustifolia
  • Narrow-leaved Zamia
  • Narrow-leaved Coontie

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Synonyms

  • Zamia verbruggiana hort. ex J.Schust. [unknown]
  • Zamia brachyphylla hort. ex J.Schust. [unknown]
  • Zamia linearis Miq. ex J.Schust. [unknown]
  • Zamia linearifolia Linden [unknown]
  • Zamia linifolia Hort.Pawl. ex Regel [unknown]

Description

Zamia angustifolia (also called Narrow-leaved Cycad, among many other common names) is a species of cycad native to Central America. It is a small to medium-sized cycad with a short, subterranean trunk and a crown of pinnate leaves. It is found in tropical dry forest and tropical moist forest habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Zamia angustifolia is used in traditional medicine for the treatment of fever, malaria, and dysentery. It is also used as a flavoring agent and as a dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Zamia angustifolia has small, yellow-green flowers that are arranged in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Zamia angustifolia is a slow-growing, tropical cycad native to Mexico. It is a dioecious species, meaning that male and female reproductive organs are borne on separate plants. It is a relatively easy species to cultivate, preferring full sun to partial shade and well-draining soil. Propagation is best done by seed, though offsets can be taken from mature plants.

Where to Find Zamia angustifolia

Zamia angustifolia can be found in Mexico, Central America, and South America.

Zamia angustifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Zamia angustifolia?

Zamia angustifolia

What is the common name of Zamia angustifolia?

Angustifolia

What is the lifespan of Zamia angustifolia?

Perennial

Species in the Zamia genus

Zamia ulei, Zamia urep, Zamia variegata, Zamia verschaffeltii, Zamia vazquezii, Zamia stricta, Zamia soconuscensis, Zamia spartea, Zamia tuerckheimii, Zamia standleyi, Zamia wallisii, Zamia skinneri, Zamia boliviana, Zamia angustifolia, Zamia chigua, Zamia acuminata, Zamia amazonum, Zamia amplifolia, Zamia manicata, Zamia melanorrhachis, Zamia montana, Zamia monticola, Zamia muricata, Zamia neurophyllidia, Zamia lindenii, Zamia loddigesii, Zamia lucayana, Zamia obliqua, Zamia lindleyi, Zamia pygmaea, Zamia pumila, Zamia roezlii, Zamia purpurea, Zamia lecointei, Zamia poeppigiana, Zamia portoricensis, Zamia prasina, Zamia pseudoparasitica, Zamia pseudomonticola, Zamia furfuracea, Zamia encephalartoides, Zamia fairchildiana, Zamia fischeri, Zamia cremnophila, Zamia cunaria, Zamia elegantissima, Zamia disodon, Zamia dressleri, Zamia integrifolia, Zamia ipetiensis,

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,