Zamia grijalvensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Pérez-Farr., Vovides & Mart.-Camilo
Source:
ipni
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 30: 566 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001334338
Common Names
- Zamia Grijalvensis
- Grijalvensis Zamia
- Zamia Grijalvensis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Zamia grijalvensis (also called 'Grijalvensis zamia', 'Grijalvensis cycad', 'Grijalvensis coontie', among many other common names) is a shrub native to Venezuela. It has a spreading crown and a short trunk with smooth, grey bark. It grows in dry deciduous forests and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Zamia grijalvensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Zamia grijalvensis has a small, yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have five leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Zamia grijalvensis is a tropical plant that can be grown outdoors in USDA hardiness zones 10 and 11. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-draining soil. Propagation is done by seed or division of the rhizomes.
Where to Find Zamia grijalvensis
Zamia grijalvensis is found in Venezuela.
Zamia grijalvensis FAQ
What are the growth requirements of Zamia grijalvensis?
Zamia grijalvensis requires full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil.
What is the average height of Zamia grijalvensis?
Zamia grijalvensis typically grows to a height of 6-10 feet.
What is the average lifespan of Zamia grijalvensis?
Zamia grijalvensis has an average lifespan of 10-15 years.
Species in the Zamia genus
Zamia ulei, Zamia urep, Zamia variegata, Zamia verschaffeltii, Zamia vazquezii, Zamia stricta, Zamia soconuscensis, Zamia spartea, Zamia tuerckheimii, Zamia standleyi, Zamia wallisii, Zamia skinneri, Zamia boliviana, Zamia angustifolia, Zamia chigua, Zamia acuminata, Zamia amazonum, Zamia amplifolia, Zamia manicata, Zamia melanorrhachis, Zamia montana, Zamia monticola, Zamia muricata, Zamia neurophyllidia, Zamia lindenii, Zamia loddigesii, Zamia lucayana, Zamia obliqua, Zamia lindleyi, Zamia pygmaea, Zamia pumila, Zamia roezlii, Zamia purpurea, Zamia lecointei, Zamia poeppigiana, Zamia portoricensis, Zamia prasina, Zamia pseudoparasitica, Zamia pseudomonticola, Zamia furfuracea, Zamia encephalartoides, Zamia fairchildiana, Zamia fischeri, Zamia cremnophila, Zamia cunaria, Zamia elegantissima, Zamia disodon, Zamia dressleri, Zamia integrifolia, Zamia ipetiensis,
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
Miguel A. Pérez-Farrera: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pérez-Farr.' in the authors string.
Andrés P. Vovides (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vovides' in the authors string.
Ruben Martínez-Camilo: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mart.-Camilo' in the authors string.