Kingdom Plantae Class Cycadopsida Family Zamiaceae Scientific name Zamia pygmaea | Division Cycadophyta Order Cycadales Genus Zamia Rank Species | |
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Similar Zamia angustifolia, Zamia pseudoparasitica, Zamia roezlii, Zamia inermis, Zamia standleyi | ||
Zamia pygmaea is a species of plant in the Zamiaceae family. It is endemic to Cuba. It is the smallest gymnosperm plant.It reaches only up to a height of 25 cm above the ground. It has an underground tuberous stem.
Common names
Zamia pygmaea has three common names, among which guayiga is the most common.Other names are comptie and Florida arrowroot.
References
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