Cycads   Ceratozamia miqueliana

Conservation Status: Vulnerable Distribution & Habitat: In Veracruz Mexico, where there are 2 distinct populations; one on the coast, and the other between 60, and 800m altitude. It comes from cool, humid, semi-deciduous rainforest. Description: A small to medium sized cycad to about 1m tall, with up to 9 dark green leaves to 2m long. Culture: Prefers a cool tropical/sub-tropical climate, shade, good drainage, and high humidity.

Figure 1. C. miqueliana at Kew Gardens

Figure 2. C. miqueliana leaf detail.

Contributed by:	Colin Wilson (Figure 1)
	Clayton York, Utopia Palms & Cycads (Figure 2)

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