Status:
valid
Authors:
D.W.Stev.
Source:
wcs
Year:
2004
Citation Micro:
Cycad Classific. Concepts & Recommend. : 185 (2004)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000430851
Common Names
- Zamia macrochiera
- Macrochiera Zamia
- Macrochiera Coontie
Description
Zamia macrochiera (also called Large-fruited zamia, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub native to Central and South America. It grows up to 1 m tall and has a dense crown. It is found in moist forests and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Zamia macrochiera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber for furniture and other wood products.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Zamia macrochiera has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a five-lobed calyx. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Zamia macrochiera can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Divisions should be taken from healthy plants and planted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Zamia macrochiera
Zamia macrochiera can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Zamia macrochiera FAQ
What type of plant is Zamia macrochiera?
Zamia macrochiera is a small shrub.
What is the average height of Zamia macrochiera?
The average height of Zamia macrochiera is between 1 and 2 feet.
What is the average lifespan of Zamia macrochiera?
The average lifespan of Zamia macrochiera is between 5 and 10 years.
Species in the Zamia genus
Zamia ulei,
Zamia urep,
Zamia variegata,
Zamia verschaffeltii,
Zamia vazquezii,
Zamia stricta,
Zamia soconuscensis,
Zamia spartea,
Zamia tuerckheimii,
Zamia standleyi,
Zamia wallisii,
Zamia skinneri,
Zamia boliviana,
Zamia angustifolia,
Zamia chigua,
Zamia acuminata,
Zamia amazonum,
Zamia amplifolia,
Zamia manicata,
Zamia melanorrhachis,
Zamia montana,
Zamia monticola,
Zamia muricata,
Zamia neurophyllidia,
Zamia lindenii,
Zamia loddigesii,
Zamia lucayana,
Zamia obliqua,
Zamia lindleyi,
Zamia pygmaea,
Zamia pumila,
Zamia roezlii,
Zamia purpurea,
Zamia lecointei,
Zamia poeppigiana,
Zamia portoricensis,
Zamia prasina,
Zamia pseudoparasitica,
Zamia pseudomonticola,
Zamia furfuracea,
Zamia encephalartoides,
Zamia fairchildiana,
Zamia fischeri,
Zamia cremnophila,
Zamia cunaria,
Zamia elegantissima,
Zamia disodon,
Zamia dressleri,
Zamia integrifolia,
Zamia ipetiensis,
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,