Zamia verschaffeltii

Zamia verschaffeltii is a member of the Zamiaceae family, a group of ancient gymnosperms. The species is part of the genus Zamia, which includes various cycad species found primarily in the Americas. It was formally published in 1870 by the botanist Miq. The geographic range of this species is limited to the Gulf and Southeast regions of Mexico, where it grows in its natural habitat. As a cycad, it exhibits characteristics typical of the group, such as a stout, woody trunk and compound leaves. Its conservation status and ecological role remain subjects of botanical study.