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Zamia incognita A.Lindstr. & Idárraga [WFO] [IPNI] [POWO] [MO]

First published in: Phytotaxa 2: 29-34, figs. 1-3. (2009).

Etymology: From the Latin incognitus (‘unknown’), referring to this species remaining unknown for so long. [source]

Nomenclatural Type Information
Collector and Number: A. Idárraga, A.J. Lindström & M.C. López-Gallego 3460
Locality: Colombia: Antioquia , 478 m , 28 January 2008
Type Location(s): HT:HUA; IT:JAUM

Distribution: Colombia (Antioquia, Boyacá, Caldas, Santander)

IUCN Red List Conservation Status: Endangered B2ab(iii,v)

References (2)

Comment(s)
2022
Haynes JL. 2022. Etymological compendium of cycad names. Phytotaxa 550 (1) : 1-31.
2009
Lindström AJ, Idárraga-Piedrahita A. 2009. Zamia incognita (Zamiaceae): the exciting discovery of a new gymnosperm from Colombia. Phytotaxa 2 : 29-34.
Protologue description