Cardboard Palm
Zamia furfuracea L.f.
Zamia furfuracea, commonly known as Cardboard Palm, is a species in the Zamiaceae family. It was first described in 1789 by Linnaeus filius (L.f.). This cycad is native to regions including South Carolina, Indiana, Brazil, and is cultivated in areas such as the Jardín Botánico de Bogotá and the conterminous 48 United States.
Description
Zamia furfuracea is a member of the genus Zamia within the family Zamiaceae. It is known by the common name Cardboard Palm in English. This species has a wide distribution, occurring naturally in parts of the United States and Brazil, and is also grown in botanical gardens and other locations globally. Its presence in the conterminous 48 United States and in cultivation in Jardín Botánico de Bogotá highlights its adaptability and horticultural interest.
Other common names
Cardboard PalmCycadCardboard-Palm
Distribution
SC · IN · BR · Jardín Botánico de Bogotá · Global · conterminous 48 United States
Synonyms
Palma pumilaPalmifolium furfuraceumPalmifolium latifoliumZamia vestitaZamia crassifoliaZamia loddigesii var. latifoliaZamia muricata var. obtusifoliaEncephalartos latifoliusZamia furfuracea var. trewiiZamia latifoliaZamia furfuracea var. furfuracea
