Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Cycadales
Family:
Species:
hopei
ID:
445926

Status:
valid

Authors:
Regel

Source:
wcs

Year:
1876

Citation Micro:
Gartenflora 25: 5 (1876)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000445258

Common Names

  • Lepidozamia hopei
  • Hope's Lepidozamia
  • Hope Lepidozamia

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Synonyms

  • Macrozamia denisonii hopei (Regel) J.Schust. [unknown]

Description

Lepidozamia hopei (also called Hope's Lepidozamia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Central and South America. It has a single trunk and grows up to 8 m tall. Its leaves are alternate, simple, and ovate. It is found in dry scrub, dry forests, and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Lepidozamia hopei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and stomach aches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lepidozamia hopei has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lepidozamia hopei can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist, humus-rich soil and partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Lepidozamia hopei

Lepidozamia hopei is native to Australia and can be found in wetland areas.

Lepidozamia hopei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lepidozamia hopei?

Lepidozamia hopei

What is the common name of Lepidozamia hopei?

Hope's Cycad

What is the natural habitat of Lepidozamia hopei?

Lepidozamia hopei is native to Queensland, Australia.

Species in the Lepidozamia genus

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,