Zamia melanorrhachis is a species of plant in the family Zamiaceae. It is native to Colombia and Peru. It is known commonly as corocito.[1]

Zamia melanorrhachis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Gymnospermae
Division: Cycadophyta
Class: Cycadopsida
Order: Cycadales
Family: Zamiaceae
Genus: Zamia
Species:
Z. melanorrhachis
Binomial name
Zamia melanorrhachis
D.W.Stev.

This plant grows in fragmented transitional forest habitat.[1]

References edit

  1. ^ a b c Lopez-Gallego, C. (2010). "Zamia melanorrhachis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2010: e.T42136A10663484. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2010-3.RLTS.T42136A10663484.en. Retrieved 16 November 2021.