Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Cycadales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
stevensonii
ID:
1322203

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.S.Taylor & Holzman

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Bot. Rev. (Lancaster) 78: 336 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001334657



Common Names

  • Zamia Stevensonii
  • Stevensonii Orchid
  • Zamia Orchid


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Description

Zamia stevensonii (also called Stevenson's cycad, among many other common names) is a cycad native to Mexico. It has a rosette of basal leaves and a single stem with small white flowers. It grows in dry grasslands and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Zamia stevensonii is a plant used in traditional medicine for the treatment of various ailments, including fever, colds, and digestive disorders. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Zamia stevensonii are yellow and have four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Where to Find Zamia stevensonii

Zamia stevensonii can be found in Costa Rica.

Zamia stevensonii FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Zamia stevensonii?

Zamia stevensonii is native to Central America.

What type of soil is best for Zamia stevensonii?

Zamia stevensonii prefers well-drained, sandy soil.

How much sunlight does Zamia stevensonii need?

Zamia stevensonii prefers full sun to partial shade.

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

Alberto S. Taylor (b.1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.S.Taylor' in the authors string.
Greg Holzman: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Holzman' in the authors string.