Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Cycadales
Family:
Species:
polymorpha
ID:
452371

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.L.Jones

Source:
wcs

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Fl. Australia 48: 718 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000451703

Common Names

  • Macrozamia polymorpha
  • Many-Formed Zamia
  • Many-Formed Cycad

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Description

Macrozamia polymorpha (also called Polymorphic Macrozamia, among many other common names) is a species of cycad in the family Zamiaceae. It is native to Australia, and is a small to medium-sized tree that grows in forests and woodlands. It has green leaves and small, yellow-green cones.

Uses & Benefits

Macrozamia polymorpha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Macrozamia polymorpha has small yellow flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small, black and round. Its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Macrozamia polymorpha is a tropical evergreen cycad that grows best in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-draining soil and should be watered regularly. Propagation is best done through seed or division.

Where to Find Macrozamia polymorpha

Macrozamia polymorpha can be found in Australia.

Macrozamia polymorpha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Macrozamia polymorpha?

Macrozamia polymorpha

What is the common name of Macrozamia polymorpha?

Polymorphic Zamia

What is the natural habitat of Macrozamia polymorpha?

Tropical and subtropical dry forests

Species in the Macrozamia genus

Macrozamia douglasii, Macrozamia diplomera, Macrozamia polymorpha, Macrozamia plurinervia, Macrozamia platyrhachis, Macrozamia parcifolia, Macrozamia reducta, Macrozamia occidua, Macrozamia mountperriensis, Macrozamia moorei, Macrozamia montana, Macrozamia miquelii, Macrozamia macleayi, Macrozamia machinii, Macrozamia pauli-guilielmi, Macrozamia viridis, Macrozamia stenomera, Macrozamia spiralis, Macrozamia serpentina, Macrozamia secunda, Macrozamia longispina, Macrozamia crassifolia, Macrozamia cranei, Macrozamia conferta, Macrozamia concinna, Macrozamia dyeri, Macrozamia cardiacensis, Macrozamia elegans, Macrozamia communis, Macrozamia lomandroides, Macrozamia johnsonii, Macrozamia humilis, Macrozamia glaucophylla, Macrozamia lucida, Macrozamia fraseri, Macrozamia flexuosa, Macrozamia fearnsidei, Macrozamia fawcettii, Macrozamia heteromera, Macrozamia macdonnellii, Macrozamia riedlei,

Species in the Zamiaceae family

Bowenia serrulata, Bowenia spectabilis, Ceratozamia vovidesii, Ceratozamia chimalapensis, Ceratozamia decumbens, Ceratozamia alvarezii, Ceratozamia becerrae, Ceratozamia brevifrons, Ceratozamia euryphyllidia, Ceratozamia hildae, Ceratozamia huastecorum, Ceratozamia kuesteriana, Ceratozamia latifolia, Ceratozamia matudae, Ceratozamia mexicana, Ceratozamia miqueliana, Ceratozamia mirandae, Ceratozamia mixeorum, Ceratozamia morettii, Ceratozamia norstogii, Ceratozamia robusta, Ceratozamia sabatoi, Ceratozamia whitelockiana, Ceratozamia zaragozae, Ceratozamia zoquorum, Ceratozamia hondurensis, Ceratozamia santillanii, Ceratozamia delucana, Ceratozamia subroseophylla, Ceratozamia fuscoviridis, Ceratozamia tenuis, Ceratozamia totonacorum, Ceratozamia chamberlainii, Ceratozamia aurantiaca, Ceratozamia leptoceras, Ceratozamia oliversacksii, Ceratozamia sancheziae, Ceratozamia schiblii, Ceratozamia osbornei, Ceratozamia reesii, Dioon angustifolium, Dioon argenteum, Dioon califanoi, Dioon caputoi, Dioon edule, Dioon holmgrenii, Dioon mejiae, Dioon merolae, Dioon purpusii, Dioon rzedowskii,