Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Cycadales
Family:
Species:
diplomera
ID:
452362

Status:
valid

Authors:
(F.Muell.) L.A.S.Johnson

Source:
wcs

Year:
1959

Citation Micro:
Proc. Linn. Soc. New South Wales 84: 98 (1959)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000451694

Common Names

  • Macrozamia diplomera
  • Diplomer's Zamia
  • Diplomer's Cycad

Searching for Macrozamia diplomera? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Synonyms

  • Macrozamia tridentata diplomera (F.Muell.) J.Schust. [unknown]
  • Macrozamia spiralis diplomera (F.Muell.) A.DC. [unknown]

Description

Macrozamia diplomera (also called Diplomerous 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 diplomera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

Searching for Macrozamia diplomera? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Macrozamia diplomera 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 diplomera

Macrozamia diplomera can be found in Australia.

Macrozamia diplomera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Macrozamia diplomera?

Macrozamia diplomera

What is the common name of Macrozamia diplomera?

Diplomer's Zamia

What is the natural habitat of Macrozamia diplomera?

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,

References