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Macrozamia (Macrozamia)
Macrozamia is a genus of around forty species of cycads, family Zamiaceae, all of which are endemic to Australia. The greatest diversity of species occurs in eastern Australia. A genus of cycads with partially submerged bole or tree, small to medium height, bearing a crown of palm-like fronds. The dioecious plants bear large cones, becoming even larger when ripening on the female, containing reproductive parts of great size. 
Lifespan
Perennial
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Attributes of Macrozamia
Leaf type
Semi-evergreen
Scientific Classification of Macrozamia
Distribution of Macrozamia
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Distribution Map of Macrozamia
Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
No species reported
How to Grow and Care for Macrozamia
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Macrozamia are slow-growing, evergreen cycads suited to conservatories and outdoor landscapes in warm climates. Basic Care Needs require bright, indirect sunlight, well-draining soil, and infrequent watering once the topsoil dries out, avoiding water-logging, which can be detrimental. Common Challenges include scale insects and rot due to overwatering or poor drainage. Seasonal Considerations involve reducing water during winter dormancy and sheltering from frost, whereas in the growing season, macrozamia can benefit from more frequent watering and occasional fertilization while fully hydrated.
Exploring the Macrozamia Plants
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8 most common species：
Moore's cycad
Macrozamia moorei was named after Charles Moore, who lived in the 1800s and was the director of the Royal Botanic Gardens of Sydney. Moore's cycad can grow up to 9 m tall in the wild.
Zamia palm
Zamia palm is a striking cycad endemic to Western Australia, featuring a large, stout trunk and an elegant crown of arching, glossy green pinnate leaves. These leaves can grow up to 2 meters in length, fanning out to create a distinctive rosette. Well-suited to its arid habitat, zamia palm is adapted to survive in poor soils and withstand bushfires, with foliage that regrows after being scorched. Its resilience and prehistoric look make it a remarkable species in both wild and cultivated settings.
Macrozamia miquelii
Macrozamia miquelii is a perennial cycad with stout, cylindrical trunks and a crown of arching, pinnate leaves that create a lush, fern-like appearance. The glossy leaves and large cones are key identifiers. Thriving in dry, open forests of Australia, macrozamia miquelii adapts to nutrient-poor soils, relying on a symbiotic relationship with soil bacteria for nitrogen fixation, which aids in its resilience and longevity.
Macrozamia pauli-guilielmi
Macrozamia pauli-guilielmi is a prehistoric cycad native to the Australian bush, characterized by its large, fern-like leaves that unfold from a central trunk, forming a lush crown. Its hardy constitution allows it to thrive in poor soils, demonstrating resilience to drought by storing water and nutrients in its thick, underground stem. This slow-growing plant also bears unique, pineapple-like cones, prominent in the reproduction of its species.
Macrozamia lucida
Macrozamia lucida is a perennial cycad distinguished by its lustrous, dark green leaves and stout trunk. This slow-growing plant features arching fronds that can reach impressive lengths, creating a stunning rosette pattern. Adapted to survive in arid conditions, macrozamia lucida's robust root system efficiently stores water, ensuring resilience in its native harsh habitats.
Macrozamia flexuosa
Macrozamia flexuosa is a slow-growing cycad notable for its arching, glossy green fronds that can reach lengths surpassing two meters. Its structure is characterized by a thick, bulbous trunk and the regular production of large, bright orange seeds that are striking against the dense foliage. Adapted to dry regions, macrozamia flexuosa is resilent to drought, using its deep root system to access scarce water resources.
Macrozamia douglasii
Macrozamia douglasii is a distinctive cycad with a stout, often partially subterranean trunk, and an impressive crown of arching, pinnate leaves that radiate outward, resembling a lush, green fountain. These leaves are a deep, glossy green, segmented into numerous leaflets that may reach over a meter in length. Adapting to its arid habitat, macrozamia douglasii's thick cuticle and sunken stomata minimize water loss, showcasing a synergy of beauty and resilience.
Macrozamia macdonnellii
Macrozamia macdonnellii is a distinctive cycad native to arid regions of Central Australia. This slow-growing plant features a stout trunk and arching, feather-like fronds that can span up to 2 meters, giving it a palm-like appearance. Adapted to its harsh habitat, macrozamia macdonnellii's thick foliage provides shade for its base, conserving moisture. Its leathery leaves and tough outer layer protect it from extreme temperatures and browsing animals.
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Moore's cycad
Moore's cycad
Macrozamia moorei was named after Charles Moore, who lived in the 1800s and was the director of the Royal Botanic Gardens of Sydney. Moore's cycad can grow up to 9 m tall in the wild.
Zamia palm
Zamia palm
Zamia palm is a striking cycad endemic to Western Australia, featuring a large, stout trunk and an elegant crown of arching, glossy green pinnate leaves. These leaves can grow up to 2 meters in length, fanning out to create a distinctive rosette. Well-suited to its arid habitat, zamia palm is adapted to survive in poor soils and withstand bushfires, with foliage that regrows after being scorched. Its resilience and prehistoric look make it a remarkable species in both wild and cultivated settings.
Macrozamia miquelii
Macrozamia miquelii
Macrozamia miquelii is a perennial cycad with stout, cylindrical trunks and a crown of arching, pinnate leaves that create a lush, fern-like appearance. The glossy leaves and large cones are key identifiers. Thriving in dry, open forests of Australia, macrozamia miquelii adapts to nutrient-poor soils, relying on a symbiotic relationship with soil bacteria for nitrogen fixation, which aids in its resilience and longevity.
Macrozamia pauli-guilielmi
Macrozamia pauli-guilielmi
Macrozamia pauli-guilielmi is a prehistoric cycad native to the Australian bush, characterized by its large, fern-like leaves that unfold from a central trunk, forming a lush crown. Its hardy constitution allows it to thrive in poor soils, demonstrating resilience to drought by storing water and nutrients in its thick, underground stem. This slow-growing plant also bears unique, pineapple-like cones, prominent in the reproduction of its species.
Macrozamia lucida
Macrozamia lucida
Macrozamia lucida is a perennial cycad distinguished by its lustrous, dark green leaves and stout trunk. This slow-growing plant features arching fronds that can reach impressive lengths, creating a stunning rosette pattern. Adapted to survive in arid conditions, macrozamia lucida's robust root system efficiently stores water, ensuring resilience in its native harsh habitats.
Macrozamia flexuosa
Macrozamia flexuosa
Macrozamia flexuosa is a slow-growing cycad notable for its arching, glossy green fronds that can reach lengths surpassing two meters. Its structure is characterized by a thick, bulbous trunk and the regular production of large, bright orange seeds that are striking against the dense foliage. Adapted to dry regions, macrozamia flexuosa is resilent to drought, using its deep root system to access scarce water resources.
Macrozamia douglasii
Macrozamia douglasii
Macrozamia douglasii is a distinctive cycad with a stout, often partially subterranean trunk, and an impressive crown of arching, pinnate leaves that radiate outward, resembling a lush, green fountain. These leaves are a deep, glossy green, segmented into numerous leaflets that may reach over a meter in length. Adapting to its arid habitat, macrozamia douglasii's thick cuticle and sunken stomata minimize water loss, showcasing a synergy of beauty and resilience.
Macrozamia macdonnellii
Macrozamia macdonnellii
Macrozamia macdonnellii is a distinctive cycad native to arid regions of Central Australia. This slow-growing plant features a stout trunk and arching, feather-like fronds that can span up to 2 meters, giving it a palm-like appearance. Adapted to its harsh habitat, macrozamia macdonnellii's thick foliage provides shade for its base, conserving moisture. Its leathery leaves and tough outer layer protect it from extreme temperatures and browsing animals.
Burrawang
Burrawang
Burrawang can be described as a large palm-like evergreen shrub that grows well in sandy soils and warm climates. The burrawang is the most widespread of its kind along the coast of NSW and its name is derived from the language spoken by the aboriginal tribes indigenous to regions of Sydney and Illawarra.
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Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
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About
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Macrozamia
Macrozamia
Macrozamia is a genus of around forty species of cycads, family Zamiaceae, all of which are endemic to Australia. The greatest diversity of species occurs in eastern Australia. A genus of cycads with partially submerged bole or tree, small to medium height, bearing a crown of palm-like fronds. The dioecious plants bear large cones, becoming even larger when ripening on the female, containing reproductive parts of great size.
Lifespan
Perennial
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Key Facts About Macrozamia
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Attributes of Macrozamia
Leaf type
Semi-evergreen
Scientific Classification of Macrozamia
Distribution of Macrozamia
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Distribution Map of Macrozamia
Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
No species reported
How to Grow and Care for Macrozamia
Feedback
Macrozamia are slow-growing, evergreen cycads suited to conservatories and outdoor landscapes in warm climates. Basic Care Needs require bright, indirect sunlight, well-draining soil, and infrequent watering once the topsoil dries out, avoiding water-logging, which can be detrimental. Common Challenges include scale insects and rot due to overwatering or poor drainage. Seasonal Considerations involve reducing water during winter dormancy and sheltering from frost, whereas in the growing season, macrozamia can benefit from more frequent watering and occasional fertilization while fully hydrated.
Exploring the Macrozamia Plants
Feedback
8 most common species：
Moore's cycad
Macrozamia moorei was named after Charles Moore, who lived in the 1800s and was the director of the Royal Botanic Gardens of Sydney. Moore's cycad can grow up to 9 m tall in the wild.
Zamia palm
Zamia palm is a striking cycad endemic to Western Australia, featuring a large, stout trunk and an elegant crown of arching, glossy green pinnate leaves. These leaves can grow up to 2 meters in length, fanning out to create a distinctive rosette. Well-suited to its arid habitat, zamia palm is adapted to survive in poor soils and withstand bushfires, with foliage that regrows after being scorched. Its resilience and prehistoric look make it a remarkable species in both wild and cultivated settings.
Macrozamia miquelii
Macrozamia miquelii is a perennial cycad with stout, cylindrical trunks and a crown of arching, pinnate leaves that create a lush, fern-like appearance. The glossy leaves and large cones are key identifiers. Thriving in dry, open forests of Australia, macrozamia miquelii adapts to nutrient-poor soils, relying on a symbiotic relationship with soil bacteria for nitrogen fixation, which aids in its resilience and longevity.
Macrozamia pauli-guilielmi
Macrozamia pauli-guilielmi is a prehistoric cycad native to the Australian bush, characterized by its large, fern-like leaves that unfold from a central trunk, forming a lush crown. Its hardy constitution allows it to thrive in poor soils, demonstrating resilience to drought by storing water and nutrients in its thick, underground stem. This slow-growing plant also bears unique, pineapple-like cones, prominent in the reproduction of its species.
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All Species of Macrozamia
More Popular Genus
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Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
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