Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
zapotecorum
ID:
922822

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ruiz-Sanchez, Sosa & Mejía-Saulés

Source:
wcs

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Taxon 60: 93 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000922157



Common Names

  • Olmeca Zapotecorum
  • Zapotec Olmeca
  • Zapotec Tree


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Description

Olmeca zapotecorum (also called Zapotec Olmeca, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Arecaceae family. It is native to Mexico and is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests. It is an evergreen palm with long, narrow leaves and yellowish-green flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Olmeca zapotecorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a windbreak. It is also used to make fences and hedges.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Olmeca zapotecorum is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, oval-shaped with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Olmeca zapotecorum is a succulent native to Mexico. It can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. The plant prefers a sunny location and should be grown in a well-draining soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized monthly during the growing season. It should be protected from strong winds and kept in temperatures between 65-85°F (18-29°C).

Where to Find Olmeca zapotecorum

Olmeca zapotecorum is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Oaxaca and Guerrero.

Species in the Poaceae family

Achnatherum pekinense, Achnatherum pubicalyx, Achnatherum sibiricum, Achnatherum turcomanicum, Achnatherum brandisii, Achnatherum bromoides, Achnatherum calamagrostis, Achnatherum confusum, Achnatherum inebrians, Achnatherum jacquemontii, Achnatherum virescens, Achnatherum paradoxum, Achnatherum nakaii, Achnatherum pelliotii, Achnatherum haussknechtii, Achnatherum mandavillei, Achnatherum pilosum, Achnatherum parviflorum, Achnatherum staintonii, Aciachne acicularis, Aciachne flagellifera, Aciachne pulvinata, Acidosasa breviclavata, Acidosasa brilletii, Acidosasa chinensis, Acidosasa edulis, Acidosasa glauca, Acidosasa guangxiensis, Acidosasa lingchuanensis, Acidosasa nanunica, Acidosasa notata, Acidosasa purpurea, Acidosasa venusta, Acidosasa carinata, Acostia gracilis, Acrachne henrardiana, Acrachne perrieri, Acrachne racemosa, Acritochaete volkensii, Acroceras amplectens, Acroceras attenuatum, Acroceras boivinii, Acroceras bosseri, Acroceras calcicola, Acroceras chaseae, Acroceras diffusum, Acroceras elegans, Acroceras excavatum, Acroceras fluminense, Acroceras gabunense,

References

Victoria Sosa (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sosa' in the authors string.
Eduardo Ruiz-Sanchez: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ruiz-Sanchez' in the authors string.
M. Teresa Mejía-Saulés: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mejía-Saulés' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77110330-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].