Dioon mejiae
Dioon mejiae Standl. & L.O.Williams
Dioon mejiae is a cycad species native to Honduras, occurring in the departments of Colón, Olancho, and Yoro. It is part of the Zamiaceae family and was first described in 1950 by Standl. & L.O.Williams. The species is known by several common names, including palma teosinte, teocinte, and variations thereof, derived from the meaning 'sacred ear.'
Description
Dioon mejiae is a cycad native to Honduras, specifically found in the departments of Colón, Olancho, and Yoro. It belongs to the Zamiaceae family and was scientifically described in 1950 by Standl. & L.O.Williams. The plant is associated with a range of local common names, such as palma teosinte, teocinte, teocinta (female), teocintle, teocsinte, teosinte, tiusinte, and tusinte. These names are derived from the Nahuatl language and refer to the term 'sacred ear,' likely alluding to its appearance or cultural significance.
Distribution
Middle America · Global
Synonyms
Dioon edule var. latipinnium