Dioon spinulosum - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Dyer ex Eichler
Source:
wcs
Year:
1883
Citation Micro:
Gart.-Zeitung (Berlin) 1883: 411 (1883)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000648128
Common Names
- Dioon spinulosum
- Spinulosum Dioon
- Spinulosum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Dioon spinulosum (also called Spineless Cycad, among many other common names) is a species of cycad native to Mexico. It is an evergreen shrub growing to 1.5 m (5 ft) tall. It has a stout trunk and a crown of pinnate leaves up to 1 m (3 ft 3 in) long. It is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Dioon spinulosum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dioon spinulosum 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Dioon spinulosum is an evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It is a low-maintenance plant that requires little to no pruning. It can be propagated from seeds or by division. Seeds should be sown in moist soil or a rooting medium in the spring or early summer. Division can be done in the spring or fall and the divisions should be planted in moist soil.
Where to Find Dioon spinulosum
Dioon spinulosum is native to Mexico and can be found in dry, rocky areas.
Dioon spinulosum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dioon spinulosum?
Dioon spinulosum
What is the common name of Dioon spinulosum?
Spiny Dioon
How big does Dioon spinulosum grow?
It grows up to 1.5 m tall
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,
References
William Turner Thiselton-Dyer (1843-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dyer' in the authors string.
August W. Eichler (1839-1887): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Eichler' in the authors string.