Zamia purpurea

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Zamia purpurea
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
(unranked): Gymnospermae
Division: Cycadophyta
Class: Cycadopsida
Order: Cycadales
Family: Zamiaceae
Genus: Zamia
Species:
Z. purpurea
Binomial name
Zamia purpurea
Vovides, J.D.Rees & Vázq.Torres

Zamia purpurea is a species of plant in the family Zamiaceae. It is endemic to Mexico, where it occurs only in the states of Oaxaca and Veracruz. It grows in the understory of rainforests. It is affected by habitat destruction. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 Vovides, A.; Chemnick, J.; Gregory, T. (2010). "Zamia purpurea". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2010: e.T42137A10663702. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2010-3.RLTS.T42137A10663702.en . Retrieved 16 November 2021.