Zamia muricata

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Zamia muricata
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Division: Cycadophyta
Class: Cycadopsida
Order: Cycadales
Family: Zamiaceae
Genus: Zamia
Species:
Z. muricata
Binomial name
Zamia muricata

Zamia muricata is a species of plant in the family Zamiaceae. It is found in Colombia and Venezuela. It is threatened by habitat loss.

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References

  1. Donaldson, J.S. 2003. Zamia muricata. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 24 August 2007.