Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Cycadales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cunaria
ID:
430654

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dressler & D.W.Stev.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 45: 5 (1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000429986

Common Names

  • Cunaria Palm
  • False Cunaria Palm
  • Pseudocunaria Palm

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Description

Zamia cunaria (also called Cunaria, among many other common names) is a species of cycad in the family Zamiaceae. It is an evergreen shrub with a subterranean stem and a crown of pinnate leaves. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America and South America, and is found in dry, rocky, sandy, and open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Zamia cunaria is a popular ornamental plant used for landscaping and decoration.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Zamia cunaria has small yellow-green flowers with six petals and six sepals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Zamia cunaria is an evergreen shrub that prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division.

Where to Find Zamia cunaria

Zamia cunaria is native to the tropical rainforests of Mexico and Central America.

Zamia cunaria FAQ

What is the scientific name of Zamia cunaria?

Zamia cunaria

What is the common name of Zamia cunaria?

Cunaria Cycad

What is the natural habitat of Zamia cunaria?

Tropical deciduous forests of Mexico

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

Robert Louis Dressler (1927-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dressler' in the authors string.
Dennis William Stevenson (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.W.Stev.' in the authors string.