Cycad
Zamia vazquezii D.W.Stev., Sabato & De Luca
Zamia vazquezii is a species in the Zamiaceae family, native to northern Veracruz, Mexico. It is critically endangered due to habitat loss, with only two wild populations totaling no more than 50 individuals.
Description
Zamia vazquezii, described by D.W.Stev., Sabato & De Luca in 1998, is a cycad species found in the Gulf region of Mexico. It is restricted to the northern part of Veracruz state, where it faces significant threats from habitat destruction. The species is classified as Critically Endangered, with only two known wild populations and a total of fewer than 50 individuals remaining in the wild. Conservation efforts are essential to prevent its extinction.
Other common names
Little ChamalCycad
Distribution
Global · Mexico Gulf
