Cycad Names | Cycadales > Zamiaceae > Zamia > Zamia prasina W.Bull

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

Image Gallery (5 observation records)

Belize (Belize)

Belize (Cayo)

Belize (Cayo)

Mexico (Chiapas)

Mexico (Tabasco)

References (6)

Comment(s)
1881
Bull W. 1881. Zamia prasina. Retail List [Bull] 176 : 20.
Protologue description
2009
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.
2009
Calonje M, Meerman J. 2009. What is Zamia prasina (Zamiaceae: Cycadales)?. J. Bot. Res. Inst. Texas 3 (1): 43-49. [Reference]
Cited
2022
Haynes JL. 2022. Etymological compendium of cycad names. Phytotaxa 550 (1) : 1-31.
2009
Nicolalde-Morejón F, Vovides AP, Stevenson DW. 2009. Taxonomic revision of Zamia in Mega-Mexico. Brittonia 61 (4): 301-335. [JSTOR]
1884
Thiselton-Dyer WT. 1884. Cycadaceae. Biol. Cent.-Amer., Bot. 3 : 190-195.