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Zamia macrochiera D.W.Stev. [WFO] [IPNI] [POWO] [MO]

First published in: Cycad Classific. Concepts & Recommend.: 185-186, fig. 14.7. (2004).

Etymology: From the Greek makrós (‘large’) and chiera (‘hand’), referring to the large, gland-like collar at the base of the leaflet. [source]

Nomenclatural Type Information
Collector and Number: D.W. Stevenson, L. Gaudio, A. Moretti & J.P. Sclavo 1160
Locality: Peru: Loreto, Maynas, Pebas, Rio Ampiyacu , 130 m , 14 Sep 1989
Type Location(s): HT:NY; IT: FTG, MO, U

Distribution: Colombia (Amazonas), Peru (Loreto)

IUCN Red List Conservation Status: Endangered B1ab(iii)+2ab(iii)

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Colombia (Amazonas)

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