Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Cycadales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
montana
ID:
430584

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Braun

Source:
wcs

Year:
1875

Citation Micro:
Monatsber. Königl. Preuss. Akad. Wiss. Berlin 1875: 376 (1875)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000429916

Common Names

  • Zamia montana
  • Mountain Zamia
  • Mountain Cycad

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Synonyms

  • Zamia kalbreyeri Dammer ex J.Schust. [unknown]

Description

Zamia montana (also called Mountain 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 montana 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 montana 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Zamia montana 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 montana

Zamia montana is native to Costa Rica and can be found in tropical rainforests.

Zamia montana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Zamia montana?

Zamia montana

What are the common names of Zamia montana?

Mountain Cycad, Mountain Zamia

What is the natural habitat of Zamia montana?

Zamia montana 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,