Ceratozamia sp. (Ceratozamia)

Ceratozamia sp. (Ceratozamia) green palm leaves with long narrow fronds on the plant
Ceratozamia sp. (Ceratozamia) palm leaves showing long narrow segments extending from a central brown stalk

Botanical name: Ceratozamia sp.

Common name: Ceratozamia

Family: Zamiaceae

Origin: Central America, Mexico

USDA Plant Hardiness MapLarge shrub 5-10 ft tallSemi-shadeFull sunWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryThorny or spiny

The plants are dioecious, with a globose or cylindrical stem, rarely dichotomously branched, that may be underground or emergent. The leaves are pinnately compound, straight, and spirally arranged. Leaf bases are usually deciduous but sometimes persistent. The petioles and rachis often have spines, though there may be very few to none. Leaflets are simple, entire, and articulate at the base, with parallel side veins and no distinct central vein.

Similar plants: Ceratozamia sp. (Ceratozamia)


Ceratozamia sp. (Ceratozamia) green leaves close up showing elongated foliage segments and plant structure.
Ceratozamia sp. (Ceratozamia) long green leaves arching outward from the center point.
Ceratozamia sp. (Ceratozamia) green leaves arranged in a symmetric pattern on the plant
Ceratozamia sp. (Ceratozamia) foliage with long, narrow leaflets extending from a central woody stalk.
Ceratozamia sp. (Ceratozamia) dark green leaves on a plant, close up view.
Ceratozamia sp. (Ceratozamia) long green leaves extending from the base over textured rocky surface.


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