Zamia pygmaea
Zamia pygmaea Sims
Zamia pygmaea is a species in the Zamiaceae family, native to Cuba. It is the smallest living cycad and is critically endangered due to its limited distribution, fragmented habitat, and a mature population of fewer than 250 individuals.
Description
Zamia pygmaea, described by Sims in 1815, is a cycad species endemic to Cuba. As the smallest known cycad, it is part of the Zamiaceae family. The species is listed as critically endangered by the IUCN Red List, primarily due to its restricted range, habitat fragmentation, and a very small population of mature individuals. Its conservation status reflects the urgent need for protection and habitat preservation.
Distribution
Caribbean · Global · Cuba · Archipiélago de Cuba
Synonyms
Palmifolium kickxiiPalmifolium pygmaeumPalmifolium ottonisZamia siliceaZamia chamberlainiiZamia pumila subsp. pygmaeaZamia rotundifoliaZamia ottonisZamia kickxiiZamia pygmaea var. kickxiiZamia pygmaea var. ottonisZamia media f. siliceaZamia pygmaea var. wrightii
