Zamia amazonum
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Zamia amazonum is a species of plant in the family Zamiaceae. It is found in Brazil, Colombia, Peru, and Venezuela.
Description
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Like all Zamias, Z. amazonum is dioecious, with each plant being either male or female. Male strobili (cones) are cylindrical, Script error: No such module "convert". long and Script error: No such module "convert". in diameter, brown in color, and stand on Script error: No such module "convert". long peduncles (stalks). Female cones are Script error: No such module "convert". long and Script error: No such module "convert". in diameter, dark red-brown in colored, and stand on Script error: No such module "convert". long stalks. Seeds are ovoid, Script error: No such module "convert". long and Script error: No such module "convert". in diameter, with a red sarcotesta (outer fleshy coat).Template:Sfn
Habitat
Zamia amazonum is locally abundant in the upper Amazon basin in Brazil, Colombia, Peru, and Venezuela, and in Chocó Department on the Pacific coast of Colombia. The species name refers to its wide-spread occurrence in the Amazon basin.Template:Sfn
Human use
Crushed Z. amazonum root that has been soaked in water overnight is reported to be used as a treatment for leishmaniasis by the Chayahuita people of northeastern Peru.[1]
References
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