Cardboard Palm · Tree #162 · My-Tree
Cardboard Palm
#162 ·
🌱 Mature
Tree · Zamiaceae · Non-Native

Cardboard Palm

Zamia furfuracea
August 05, 2026 · Puthoor
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Not typically used for medicinal purposes; in fact, all parts of the plant are considered toxic if ingested due to the presence of cycasin.
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Highly valued for its architectural form and drought tolerance, making it a popular choice for landscaping in institutional and residential gardens.
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Highly valued for its architectural form and drought tolerance, making it a popular choice for landscaping in institutional and residential gardens.
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Not typically used for medicinal purposes; in fact, all parts of the plant are considered toxic if ingested due to the presence of cycasin.
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50 years
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1 meters
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Non-Native
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🌱 Story of Cardboard Palm
Zamia furfuracea is a cycad native to Mexico, often used as an ornamental plant in tropical and subtropical regions like India. It is characterized by its stiff, leathery, cardboard-like leaflets arranged in a rosette pattern. It is not a true palm, but a gymnosperm.
This tree heals the planet
Every single day, Cardboard Palm gives back
☁️ CO₂ Absorbed
10 kg/yr
≈ 50 km of car emissions offset annually
💨 Oxygen Released
7 kg/yr
💧 Water Conserved
1,700 L/yr
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Age
1.0m
Height
50yr
Lifespan
Mature
Stage
📋 Details
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Family
Zamiaceae
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Native Status
Non-Native
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City
Puthoor
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Location
Roadside
🩺 Medicinal Properties
Not typically used for medicinal purposes; in fact, all parts of the plant are considered toxic if ingested due to the presence of cycasin.
✨ What makes Cardboard Palm special
Highly valued for its architectural form and drought tolerance, making it a popular choice for landscaping in institutional and residential gardens.
📍 Where it grows
9.057069 N 76.695472 E
🏷️ Tagging Record
Date Tagged
August 05, 2026
Tagged By
Dr. Greeshma
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