Cycads
 
Ceratozamia miqueliana
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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.
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Figure 1. C. miqueliana
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Kew Gardens

Figure 2. C. miqueliana
leaf detail.
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