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Zamia magnifica Pérez-Farr., Gut.Ortega & Calonje [WFO] [IPNI] [POWO] [MO]

First published in: Taxonomy 3(2): 232-249 (237, figs. 4-10). (2023).

Etymology: The epithet ‘magnifica’, derived from the Latin magnificus (‘magnificent’), refers to the strikingly beautiful aspect of the species due to its large and spectacular pendent leaves [source]

Nomenclatural Type Information
Collector and Number: M.A. Pérez-Farrera 4286
Locality: Mexico: Oaxaca, Sierra Norte, Santiago Tuxtepec , 80 m , 3 Aug 2022
Type Location(s): HT:HEM;IT:XAL,MEXU

Distribution: Mexico (Oaxaca)

IUCN Red List Conservation Status: Not Evaluated

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Haynes JL. 2022. Etymological compendium of cycad names. Phytotaxa 550 (1) : 1-31. WLoC DOI
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