Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Cycadales
Family:
Species:
flexuosa
ID:
452431

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Moore

Source:
wcs

Year:
1884

Citation Micro:
J. Proc. Roy. Soc. New S. Wales 17: 121 (1884)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000451763



Common Names

  • Flexuosa Cycad
  • Flexuosa Zamia
  • Winding Cycad


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Description

Macrozamia flexuosa (also called 'curly cycad', among many other common names) is a species of cycad in the family Zamiaceae. It is a small to medium-sized cycad with a single trunk and a crown of several leaves. It is native to Australia, where it is found in Queensland and New South Wales. It grows in moist, sheltered areas in open forest, woodland and heath.

Uses & Benefits

Macrozamia flexuosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Macrozamia flexuosa is a yellow-green cone-shaped structure. The seed is a small, round, hard, black nut. The seedlings are small, with a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Macrozamia flexuosa is a slow-growing cycad that prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is propagated from seed, which should be sown in a sandy, well-drained soil mix. The seedlings should be kept moist and in a warm, sunny spot until they are well established.

Where to Find Macrozamia flexuosa

Macrozamia flexuosa can be found in the rainforest of New South Wales, Australia.

Macrozamia flexuosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Macrozamia flexuosa?

Macrozamia flexuosa

What is the common name of Macrozamia flexuosa?

Saw palm cycad

Where is Macrozamia flexuosa native to?

Australia

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,