Lepidozamia peroffskyana
Pineapple Zamia
Genus: Lepidozamia · Family: Zamiaceae
58· Rare
About
One of only two Lepidozamia species. Can grow to impressive sizes in rainforest understory.
Native Regions
Australia, Queensland, New South Wales
Height Range
3-7m
Growth Form
Tall single trunk
CITES Listing
Appendix II
Habitat & Distribution
Habitat Type
Rainforest margins; eastern Australia
Origin & Distribution
Australia (Queensland; New South Wales - rainforest understory)
Key Characteristics
- Tall trunk
- large crown
- pineapple-like cone
Distinct Features
- Produces largest cone of any Australian cycad
References
Sources: Australian National Herbarium
Image Source: iNaturalist
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