Cycad

Dioon purpusii is a cycad tree with a limited distribution, occurring in central and southwestern Mexico. It is part of the genus Dioon and belongs to the Zamiaceae family. This species was first published in 1909 by Rose. It is known to grow in Tomellín Canyon and the eastern branches of La Cañada de Cuicatlán, highlighting its restricted habitat range. Commonly referred to as a cycad, it is one of the cycad species found in the global distribution of the group.