Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Cycadales
Family:
Species:
miquelii
ID:
452384

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.DC.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1868

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 16(2): 535 (1868)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000451716



Common Names

  • Macrozamia miquelii
  • Miquel's Zamia
  • Miquel's Cycad


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Synonyms

  • Zamia unidentata hort. ex Miq. [unknown]
  • Zamia miquelii Hort.Adelaide ex Regel [unknown]
  • Zamia occidentalis Lodd. ex Miq. [unknown]
  • Macrozamia mackenzii Mast. [unknown]
  • Macrozamia cylindrica C.Moore [unknown]
  • Macrozamia tridentata mackenzii (Masters) J.Schust. [unknown]
  • Macrozamia tridentata oblongifolia Regel [unknown]
  • Macrozamia tridentata milkaui J.Schust. [unknown]
  • Macrozamia tridentata oblongifolia (Regel) J.Schust. [unknown]
  • Macrozamia tridentata cylindrica (C.Moore) J.Schust. [unknown]
  • Macrozamia spiralis cylindrica Regel [illegitimate]
  • Macrozamia spiralis cylindrica (C.Moore) Maiden & Betche [illegitimate]
  • Macrozamia tridentata miquelii (F.Muell.) J.Schust. [illegitimate]

Description

Macrozamia miquelii (also called Miquel's Zamia, among many other common names) is a cycad native to Australia. It has a subterranean stem and grows in dry, open forests.

Uses & Benefits

Macrozamia miquelii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Macrozamia miquelii is a slow-growing cycad that prefers a well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed, which should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil. The seedlings should be kept moist and in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Macrozamia miquelii

Macrozamia miquelii can be found in Australia.

Macrozamia miquelii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Macrozamia miquelii?

Macrozamia miquelii

What is the common name of Macrozamia miquelii?

Macrozamia

What is the family of Macrozamia miquelii?

Zamiaceae

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,