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Zamia decumbens Calonje, Meerman, M.P.Griff. & Hoese

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Taxon overview

Distribution: Belize (Cayo, Stann Creek, Toledo)

IUCN Red List: Endangered B1ab(v)+2ab(v); C2a(i)

Nomenclature

Published: J. Bot. Res. Inst. Texas 3(1): 31-41, figs. 1-3 (2009). [BHL]

Type

Collector:
M. Calonje, J. Meerman & P. Griffith BZ08-201
Locality:
Belize: Toledo District: bottom of sinkhole
Elevation:
350-400 m
Date:
2 Sep 2008
Type location(s):
HT:BRH; IT:FTG, MO, NY, XAL
Etymology: From the Latin decumbens (‘prostrate on the earth with the tips turning up’), referring to the decumbent habit of older stems. [source]
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Image Gallery

9 observations · 80 photos

Belize Cayo

1 observation · 2 photos

Calonje, M BZ08-040

2008-08-19 · 2 photos

Belize Toledo

8 observations · 78 photos

Calonje, M BZ14-003

2014-02-21 · 4 photos

Calonje, M BZ14-004

2014-02-21 · 6 photos

Calonje, M BZ14-008

2014-02-23 · 5 photos

Calonje, M BZ14-050

2014-03-03 · 1 photo

References (3)

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Haynes JL. 2022. Etymological compendium of cycad names. Phytotaxa 550 (1) : 1-31. WLoC DOI
Etymology
Griffith MP, Calonje M. 2022. Zamia decumbens. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2022: e.T187834A1828692. WLoC DOI
Red List Assessment
Calonje M, Meerman J, Griffith MP, Hoese G. 2009. A new species of Zamia (Zamiaceae) from the Maya Mountains of Belize. J. Bot. Res. Inst. Texas 3 (1) : 31-41. WLoC BHL

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Protologue Pages: 31-41
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