Lepidozamia
Lepidozamia | |
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Lepidozamia peroffskyana | |
Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
(unranked): | Gymnosperms |
Division: | Cycadophyta |
Class: | Cycadopsida |
Order: | Cycadales |
Family: | Zamiaceae |
Subfamily: | Encephalartoideae |
Tribe: | |
Subtribe: | |
Genus: | Lepidozamia Regel[1] |
Synonyms | |
Catakidozamia W.Hill |
Lepidozamia is a genus of two species of cycad, both endemic to Australia.[1] They are native to rainforest climates in eastern Queensland and eastern New South Wales. They have a diploid chromosome number of 2n = 18.
Etymology[]
The name is derived from the Greek word lepis (λεπίς) meaning scale,[2] which refers to the scale-like structure of the stem and leaf bases.
Species[]
Image | Scientific name | Distribution | Leaf | Cone |
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Lepidozamia hopei (W.Hill) Regel | northern Queensland | |||
Lepidozamia peroffskyana Regel | southeastern Queensland, northeastern New South Wales |
A specimen of L. hopei is known as the tallest living cycad at 17.5 m tall. These cycads are generally unbranched, tall, and with persistent leaf bases. They are easily cultivated as ornamental plants and are relatively cold hardy; L. peroffskyana was first described by a specimen grown at St. Petersburg's botanical garden in 1857.
References[]
- The Cycad Pages: Lepidozamia
- Whitelock, Loran M. (2002). The Cycads. Timber Press. ISBN 9780881925227. OCLC 918275864.
- "Lepidozamia Regel". Atlas of Living Australia.
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Categories:
- Lepidozamia
- Endemic flora of Australia
- Cycadophyta of Australia