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Ceratozamia alvarezii

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Ceratozamia alvarezii
CITES Appendix I (CITES)[2]
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Gymnospermae
Division: Cycadophyta
Class: Cycadopsida
Order: Cycadales
Family: Zamiaceae
Genus: Ceratozamia
Species:
C. alvarezii
Binomial name
Ceratozamia alvarezii
Pérez-Farrera, Vovides & Iglesias

Ceratozamia alvarezii is a species of plant in the family Zamiaceae. It is endemic to Mexico, where it is known only from Chiapas.[1] It is found near Rizo de Oro in the Sierra Madre de Chiapas.

There are only two known subpopulations of this species, one of which comprises about 300 individuals. The species is threatened by habitat loss as land is cleared for agriculture.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Vovides, A. (2010). "Ceratozamia alvarezii". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2010: e.T42122A10657061. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2010-3.RLTS.T42122A10657061.en. Retrieved 16 November 2021.
  2. ^ "Appendices | CITES". cites.org. Retrieved 2022-01-14.

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