Status:
valid
Authors:
D.L.Jones
Source:
wcs
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
Fl. Australia 48: 719 (1998)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000451755
Common Names
- Humilis Cycad
- Humilis Zamia
- Dwarf Cycad
Description
Macrozamia humilis (also called 'dwarf 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 humilis 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
Macrozamia humilis has small, yellow flowers and small, round seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Macrozamia humilis 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 humilis
Macrozamia humilis can be found in the rainforest of New South Wales, Australia.
Macrozamia humilis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Macrozamia humilis?
Macrozamia humilis
What is the common name of Macrozamia humilis?
Dwarf cycad
Where is Macrozamia humilis 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,