Status:
valid
Authors:
Wieland
Source:
wcs
Year:
1916
Citation Micro:
Amer. Fossil Cycads 2: 212 (1916)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000737182
Common Names
- Coontie
- Seminole Bread
- Zamia Palm
Description
Zamia paucijuga (also called Dwarf Zamia, among many other common names) is a species of cycad native to Florida. It is an evergreen shrub with a single trunk and long, dark green leaves. It grows in open forests and woodlands, often on sandy soils.
Uses & Benefits
Zamia paucijuga is used as an ornamental plant in landscaping, and its leaves can be eaten raw or cooked. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, colds, and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Zamia paucijuga is a small, yellow, bell-shaped flower with five petals and yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed with a hard outer coating. The seedlings are small, green and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Zamia paucijuga is a cycad that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. It is best grown in a sheltered location.
Where to Find Zamia paucijuga
Zamia paucijuga is native to the southeastern United States.
Zamia paucijuga FAQ
What is the scientific name of Zamia paucijuga?
Zamia paucijuga
What type of plant is Zamia paucijuga?
Evergreen cycad
Where is Zamia paucijuga native to?
Florida and Georgia
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,