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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 and Number: M. Calonje, J. Meerman & P. Griffith BZ08-201
Locality: Belize: Toledo District: bottom of sinkhole , 350-400 m , 2 Sep 2008
Type Location(s): HT:BRH; IT:FTG, MO, NY, XAL

Distribution: Belize (Cayo, Stann Creek, Toledo)

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

Location Privacy Notice: This map is provided to show a rough estimate of the distribution of this species based on georeferenced localities on the WLoC database. The points may not be comprehensive of the species distribution and may contain errors. To protect the precise locations of populations of this highly threatened plant group, coordinates displayed on this map have been denatured to 0.1 degree precision (approximately 11 km accuracy). Map zoom levels are also limited for conservation purposes.

Geographic Distribution

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References (3)

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Haynes JL. 2022. Etymological compendium of cycad names. Phytotaxa 550 (1) : 1-31. WLoC DOI
Etymology
Griffith MP, Calonje M. 2022. Zamia decumbens. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2022: e.T187834A1828692. WLoC DOI
Red List Assessment
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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Protologue Pages: 31-41
Notes: Protologue description