Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Cycadales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
edule
ID:
648782

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1843

Citation Micro:
Edwards's Bot. Reg. 29(Misc.): 59. 1843

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000648114

Common Names

  • Dioon edule
  • Edule Dioon
  • Edule

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Synonyms

  • Zamia maeleni Miq. [unknown]
  • Zamia rigida Karw. ex J.Schust. [unknown]
  • Dioon strobilaceum Lem. [unknown]

Description

Dioon edule (also called Edible Dioon, among many other common names) is a slow-growing evergreen cycad native to Mexico. It has long, narrow, blue-green leaves and small, yellow-green flowers. It is found in dry, rocky, and sandy habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Dioon edule is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dioon edule has small, yellow flowers with a white center. The seeds are small and black with a white coating. The seedlings are small and have a white coating on the leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dioon edule is a low-growing, evergreen, perennial plant that can be grown in a sunny or partially shaded position. It prefers a well-drained soil and can be propagated by division or from seed.

Where to Find Dioon edule

Dioon edule can be found in Mexico and Central America.

Dioon edule FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dioon edule?

Dioon edule

What is the common name of Dioon edule?

Edible Dioon

How big does Dioon edule grow?

It grows up to 1.5 m tall

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,