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Zamia prasina W.Bull [WFO] [IPNI] [POWO] [MO]

First published in: Retail List [Bull]: No. 176: 20. (1881). [BHL]

Etymology: From the Latin prasinus (‘leek green’), referring to the grass-green leaflets. [source]

Nomenclature notes: Name previously used incorrectly in horticulture and literature to refer to sinkhole dwelling cycad now known as Z. decumbens Calonje, Meerman, M.P.Griff. & Hoese. Determined to be a prior valid name for Z. polymorpha D.W.Stev., A.Moretti & Vázq.Torres by Calonje & Meerman: J. Bot. Res. Inst. Texas 3(1): 43-49. 2009.
Nomenclatural Type Information
Collector and Number: W. Bull s.n.
Type Location(s): LT:K
Type notes: Lectotype designated by Calonje & Meerman in J. Bot. Res. Inst. Texas 3(1): 43-49. 2009.

Taxonomic Synonyms:

  • = Zamia polymorpha D.W.Stev., A.Moretti & Vázq.Torres, Delpinoa 37-38: 3-8, fig. 1 (1995–96 issued 1998). (1998).

Distribution: Belize (Belize, Cayo, Orange Walk, Stann Creek, Toledo), Guatemala (Petén), Mexico (Campeche, Chiapas, Tabasco, Quintana Roo, Yucatán)

IUCN Red List Conservation Status: Least Concern

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References (7)

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Haynes JL. 2022. Etymological compendium of cycad names. Phytotaxa 550 (1) : 1-31. WLoC DOI
Etymology
Bösenberg JD. 2022. Zamia prasina. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2022: e.T66900411A66900589. WLoC DOI
Red List Assessment
Calonje M, Meerman J. 2009. What is Zamia prasina (Zamiaceae: Cycadales)?. J. Bot. Res. Inst. Texas 3 (1) : 43-49. WLoC BHL

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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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Nicolalde-Morejón F, Vovides AP, Stevenson DW. 2009. Taxonomic revision of Zamia in Mega-Mexico. Brittonia 61 (4) : 301-335. WLoC DOI JSTOR