Zamia oreillyi - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.Nelson
Source:
wcs
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Ceiba 46: 56 (2005 publ. 2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000914752
Common Names
- Zamia oreillyi
- O'Reilly's Zamia
- O'Reilly's Coontie
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Zamia oreillyi (also called O'Reilly's Zamia, among many other common names) is a tropical plant native to Central America. It is an evergreen shrub with glossy, oval leaves and small, yellow flowers. It grows in moist, shady habitats, such as rainforests and riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Zamia oreillyi is a species of cycad native to the tropical rainforests of Central America. It is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches. It is also known to have antifungal and antibacterial properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Zamia oreillyi is a small, yellowish-green cone-like structure. The seed is an ovoid, brownish-black structure with a single, hard seed coat. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, upright leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Zamia oreillyi is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.
Where to Find Zamia oreillyi
Zamia oreillyi can be found in Central America, including Costa Rica and Panama.
Zamia oreillyi FAQ
What is the common name of Zamia oreillyi?
O'Reilly's Zamia
What is the growth habit of Zamia oreillyi?
It is an evergreen shrub with a spreading habit.
What is the native range of Zamia oreillyi?
It is native to Panama.
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
Cirilo Nelson (1938-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Nelson' in the authors string.