Ceratozamia decumbens
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Ceratozamia decumbens faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as cloud forests in its native range are cleared for agriculture and urban development. The species is particularly vulnerable due to its extremely limited distribution in the mountains of Veracruz, Mexico, where deforestation rates remain high. Illegal collection for the horticultural trade poses an additional threat, as cycads are highly prized by collectors worldwide.
Habitat
This cycad species inhabits cloud forests and humid montane forests at elevations between 1,200-1,800 meters in the Sierra Madre Oriental of Veracruz, Mexico. It grows on steep slopes with well-drained soils in areas characterized by persistent fog and high humidity throughout much of the year.
Conservation measures underway
Other threatened species in ZAMIACEAE
Threatened in Mexico
Frequently asked questions
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