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Zamia decumbens Calonje, Meerman, M.P.Griff. & Hoese [WFO] [IPNI] [POWO] [MO]

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

Etymology: From the Latin decumbens (‘prostrate on the earth with the tips turning up’), referring to the decumbent habit of older stems. [source]

Nomenclatural Type Information
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

Distribution: Belize (Cayo, Stann Creek, Toledo)

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

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