Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Cycadales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
purpusii
ID:
648793

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rose

Source:
wcs

Year:
1909

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 12: 260 (1909)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000648125

Common Names

  • Dioon purpusii
  • Purpusii Dioon
  • Purpusii

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Synonyms

  • Dioon edule purpusii (Rose) Nance [unknown]

Description

Dioon purpusii (also called Purpus's 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 purpusii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dioon purpusii has small, yellow flowers with yellow anthers that bloom in spring. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dioon purpusii 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 purpusii

Dioon purpusii can be found in Mexico and Central America.

Dioon purpusii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dioon purpusii?

Dioon purpusii

What is the common name of Dioon purpusii?

Purpus' Dioon

How big does Dioon purpusii 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,