Zamia inermis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Vovides, J.D.Rees & Vázq.Torres
Source:
wcs
Year:
1983
Citation Micro:
Fl. Veracruz 26: 22 (1983)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000430002
Common Names
- Inermis Palm
- False Inermis Palm
- Pseudo Inermis Palm
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Zamia inermis (also called Inermis Zamia, among many other common names) is a species of cycad in the family Zamiaceae. It is an evergreen shrub with a subterranean stem and a crown of pinnate leaves. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America and South America, and is found in dry, rocky, sandy, and open habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Zamia inermis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a ground cover, as it is low-growing and can spread quickly. The plant is also used to make furniture and other wood products.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Zamia inermis has small yellow-green flowers with six petals and six sepals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Zamia inermis is an evergreen shrub that prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division.
Where to Find Zamia inermis
Zamia inermis is native to the tropical rainforests of Mexico and Central America.
Zamia inermis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Zamia inermis?
Zamia inermis
What is the common name of Zamia inermis?
Inermis Cycad
What is the natural habitat of Zamia inermis?
Tropical deciduous forests of Mexico
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,
References
Andrés P. Vovides (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vovides' in the authors string.
John D. Rees: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.D.Rees' in the authors string.
Mario Vázquez Torres: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vázq.Torres' in the authors string.