Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Cycadales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
stevensonii
ID:
912892

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nic.-Mor. & Vovides

Source:
wcs

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Syst. Biodivers. 7: 74 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000912227

Common Names

  • Dioon stevensonii
  • Stevensonii Palm
  • Dioon Palm

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Description

Dioon stevensonii (also called Stevenson's Dioon, among many other common names) is a species of cycad in the Zamiaceae family. It is native to Mexico. It is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests.

Uses & Benefits

Dioon stevensonii is an ornamental plant, used in gardens and parks for its attractive foliage. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dioon stevensonii is a small, yellowish-green spikelet. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dioon stevensonii is a cycad native to Mexico. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season and reduce watering in winter. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Dioon stevensonii

Dioon stevensonii is native to Mexico. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests at elevations of up to 1,500 meters.

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,

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