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Zamia wallisii

Zamia wallisii A.Braun
Zamia wallisii
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Zamia wallisii is a plant species in the family Zamiaceae, known as chigua. It is native to Colombia and was first described in 1875 by A. Braun.

Description

Zamia wallisii is a member of the Zamiaceae family and is found in the wild in Colombia. The species is endemic to this region, specifically in areas such as Valle del Cauca and Antioquia. It was formally published in 1875 by A. Braun. The genus Zamia includes various cycad species, and Z. wallisii is one of them, characterized by its cycad-like growth form typical of the family.

Distribution

Valle del Cauca · South America · Antioquia · Global · CO

Synonyms

Aulacophyllum wallisiiZamia wallisii

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