Dioon oaxacensis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Gut.Ortega, Pérez-Farr. & Vovides
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2020
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 474(1): 53. 2020
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000022162
Common Names
- Dioon oaxacensis
- Oaxacensis Dioon
- Oaxacensis Dioon Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Dioon oaxacensis (also called Oaxacan Cycad, Oaxacan Cycad Palm, and Mexican Cycad, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial that grows up to 3 m tall. It is native to Mexico. It grows in tropical and subtropical climates in open woodlands, along roadsides, and in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Dioon oaxacensis is used as an ornamental plant and as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dioon oaxacensis has small yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and brown, and the seedlings have linear leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Dioon oaxacensis can be propagated from seed. Sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist and in a warm location. Once the seedlings have emerged, transplant them to their permanent location.
Where to Find Dioon oaxacensis
Dioon oaxacensis can be found in Central and South America.
Dioon oaxacensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dioon oaxacensis?
Dioon oaxacensis
What type of plant is Dioon oaxacensis?
Dioon oaxacensis is a cycad.
Where does Dioon oaxacensis grow?
Dioon oaxacensis is native to Mexico.
Species in the Dioon genus
Dioon angustifolium, Dioon argenteum, Dioon califanoi, Dioon caputoi, Dioon edule, Dioon holmgrenii, Dioon mejiae, Dioon merolae, Dioon purpusii, Dioon rzedowskii, Dioon sonorense, Dioon spinulosum, Dioon tomasellii, Dioon stevensonii, Dioon spinulosum, Dioon planifolium, Dioon vovidesii, Dioon oaxacensis, Dioon salas-moralesiae,
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,