Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Cycadales
Family:
Species:
peroffskyana
ID:
445930

Status:
valid

Authors:
Regel

Source:
wcs

Year:
1857

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Imp. Naturalistes Moscou 30(I): 182 (1857)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000445262

Common Names

  • Lepidozamia peroffskyana
  • Peroffsky's Lepidozamia
  • Peroffsky Lepidozamia

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Synonyms

  • Zamia macleayi hort. ex J.Schust. [unknown]
  • Lepidozamia minor Miq. [unknown]
  • Macrozamia gigas hort. ex Miq. [unknown]
  • Catakidozamia macleayi Miq. [unknown]

Description

Lepidozamia peroffskyana (also called Peroffsky's Lepidozamia, among many other common names) is a perennial tree native to Australia. It grows in wet forests and is characterized by its large, white flowers and its long, leathery leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Lepidozamia peroffskyana 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 peroffskyana 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 peroffskyana 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 peroffskyana

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

Lepidozamia peroffskyana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lepidozamia peroffskyana?

Lepidozamia peroffskyana

What is the common name of Lepidozamia peroffskyana?

Peroffsky's Cycad

What is the natural habitat of Lepidozamia peroffskyana?

Lepidozamia peroffskyana 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,