Jones, C s.n.
2017-05-18 · 28 photos
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First published in: Brittonia 33(2): 180-184, figs. 2-3. (1981).
Etymology: Honoring Prof. Aldo Merola (1924–1980), director of the Orto Botanico, University of Naples, Italy, in recognition of his knowledge and conservation of cycads. [source]
Nomenclatural Type Information
- Collector:
- M. Vázquez-Torres 2301
- Locality:
- Mexico, Chiapas, Distrito de Tonala, Cerro de la Placa, about 4 km W of Tres Picos
- Date:
- 27 May 1979
- Type location(s):
- HT:NAP IT:FI, MEXU, NY, XALU
Distribution: Mexico (Chiapas, Oaxaca)
IUCN Red List:
Vulnerable
A2cd; C2a(i)
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