Zamia melanorrhachis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
D.W.Stev.
Source:
wcs
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Fl. Colombia 21: 55 (2001)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000429911
Common Names
- Zamia melanorrhachis
- Melanorrhachis Zamia
- Melanorrhachis Cycad
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Zamia melanorrhachis (also called Melanorrhachis Zamia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Mexico. It has glossy, dark green leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Zamia melanorrhachis is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and showy flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Zamia melanorrhachis is a small, yellow, cone-shaped flower with six petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Zamia melanorrhachis is a small, evergreen shrub that grows to a height of 1-2 feet. It is native to Mexico. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division. The plant should be divided into several smaller clumps and replanted in a well-drained potting mix.
Where to Find Zamia melanorrhachis
Zamia melanorrhachis is native to Colombia and can be found in tropical rainforests.
Zamia melanorrhachis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Zamia melanorrhachis?
Zamia melanorrhachis
What are the common names of Zamia melanorrhachis?
Melanorrhachis Cycad, Melanorrhachis Zamia
What is the natural habitat of Zamia melanorrhachis?
Zamia melanorrhachis is native to 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
Dennis William Stevenson (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.W.Stev.' in the authors string.