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Zamia pseudomonticola

Zamia pseudomonticola L.D.Gómez ex D.W.Stev. & Sabato
Zamia pseudomonticola
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Zamia pseudomonticola is a species in the Zamiaceae family, native to Costa Rica and Panama. It grows in subtropical or tropical moist montane forests and is at risk due to habitat loss.

Description

Zamia pseudomonticola, described by L.D.Gómez ex D.W.Stev. & Sabato in 1986, belongs to the genus Zamia within the Zamiaceae family. This cycad species is endemic to the montane forests of Costa Rica and Panama. Its primary habitat consists of subtropical and tropical moist montane forests, where it faces significant threats from deforestation and habitat degradation. Conservation efforts are necessary to protect this species from further decline.

Synonyms

Zamia pseudomonticola

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