Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Cycadales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
planifolium
ID:
1333721

Status:
valid

Authors:
Salas-Mor., Chemnick & T.J.Greg.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Cact. Succ. J. (Los Angeles) 88: 35 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001346175

Common Names

  • Dioon planifolium
  • Planifolium Dioon
  • Dioon Planifolium

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Description

Dioon planifolium (also called Flat-Leaf Dioon, among many other common names) is a flowering plant species native to Mexico. It has a single stem and a single flower, with a yellowish-green petals and a yellowish-green calyx. It grows in rocky soils in open woodlands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Dioon planifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments, including fever, stomachache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dioon planifolium has small, white flowers with five tepals. Its seeds are small and black. Seedlings have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dioon planifolium can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Division should be done in the spring or summer for best results.

Where to Find Dioon planifolium

Dioon planifolium is native to the tropical rainforests of Mexico.

Dioon planifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dioon planifolium?

Dioon planifolium

What is the natural habitat of Dioon planifolium?

Tropical rainforests of Central and South America

What are the common names of Dioon planifolium?

Mexican cycad, planifolium cycad

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

Jeffrey Chemnick (d.1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chemnick' in the authors string.
Timothy J. Gregory: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.J.Greg.' in the authors string.
Silvia H. Salas-Morales: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Salas-Mor.' in the authors string.