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| name = ''Zamia'' | | name = ''Zamia'' | ||
| common_names = <!--- if multiple, list all, if none, leave blank --> | | common_names = <!--- if multiple, list all, if none, leave blank --> | ||
| − | | growth_habit = | + | | growth_habit = fern or palm-like |
| high = <!--- 1m (3 ft) --> | | high = <!--- 1m (3 ft) --> | ||
| wide = <!--- 65cm (25 inches) --> | | wide = <!--- 65cm (25 inches) --> | ||
| − | | origin = | + | | origin = mostly N & S America |
| − | | poisonous = | + | | poisonous = oftentimes seeds |
| − | | lifespan = | + | | lifespan = perennial |
| − | | exposure = | + | | exposure = varies by species |
| water = <!--- frequent, regular, drought tolerant, let dry then soak --> | | water = <!--- frequent, regular, drought tolerant, let dry then soak --> | ||
| features = <!--- flowers, fragrance, naturalizes, invasive --> | | features = <!--- flowers, fragrance, naturalizes, invasive --> | ||
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| sunset_zones = <!--- eg. 8, 9, 12-24, not available --> | | sunset_zones = <!--- eg. 8, 9, 12-24, not available --> | ||
| color = IndianRed | | color = IndianRed | ||
| − | | image = | + | | image = Zamia furfuracea03.jpg |
| − | | image_width = 240px | + | | image_width = 240px |
| − | | image_caption = | + | | image_caption = Zamia furfuracea |
| regnum = Plantae | | regnum = Plantae | ||
| divisio = Cycadophyta | | divisio = Cycadophyta | ||
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| genus = Zamia | | genus = Zamia | ||
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| − | + | Largest [[genus]] of [[cycad]] family, Zamiaceae, with over 55 species. Leaves are pinnate, stems are cylindrical or tuber-like. Stems usually subterranean but can be above ground. [[Palm]] or [[fern]]-like appearance, with male and female plants. Both sexes bear cones, those of the female being larger. Seeds of some species are highly toxic. [[Leaves]] are arranged like spirals, are arching, and have smooth [[leaflet]]s for the most part, whose margins may be toothed, smooth-edged, or bumpy, and in some species spiny. Zamia originate from a range of habitats. Most do best [[tropical]] and [[subtropical]] [[frost-free]] regions, and make nice [[landscape]] plants. | |
==Cultivation== | ==Cultivation== | ||
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| − | + | Can grow in most well-drained soils. The open-habit types with tougher leaves can handle more exposure and more direct sun, while those with softer leaves, lusher growth, of the the understory types are better off with sheltered, semi-shaded placement and higher humidity. | |
===Propagation=== | ===Propagation=== | ||
| − | + | Propagation from fresh seed. | |
===Pests and diseases=== | ===Pests and diseases=== | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
| − | + | *Flora: The Gardener's Bible, by Sean Hogan. Global Book Publishing, 2003. ISBN 0881925381 | |
<!--- xxxxx *American Horticultural Society: A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants, by Christopher Brickell, Judith D. Zuk. 1996. ISBN 0789419432 --> | <!--- xxxxx *American Horticultural Society: A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants, by Christopher Brickell, Judith D. Zuk. 1996. ISBN 0789419432 --> | ||
<!--- xxxxx *Sunset National Garden Book. Sunset Books, Inc., 1997. ISBN 0376038608 --> | <!--- xxxxx *Sunset National Garden Book. Sunset Books, Inc., 1997. ISBN 0376038608 --> | ||
Revision as of 20:12, 3 March 2009
| Lifespan: | ⌛ | perennial |
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| Origin: | ✈ | mostly N & S America |
| Poisonous: | ☠ | oftentimes seeds |
| Exposure: | ☼ | varies by species"varies by species" is not in the list (sun, part-sun, shade, unknown) of allowed values for the "Exposure" property. |
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Zamia > |
Largest genus of cycad family, Zamiaceae, with over 55 species. Leaves are pinnate, stems are cylindrical or tuber-like. Stems usually subterranean but can be above ground. Palm or fern-like appearance, with male and female plants. Both sexes bear cones, those of the female being larger. Seeds of some species are highly toxic. Leaves are arranged like spirals, are arching, and have smooth leaflets for the most part, whose margins may be toothed, smooth-edged, or bumpy, and in some species spiny. Zamia originate from a range of habitats. Most do best tropical and subtropical frost-free regions, and make nice landscape plants.
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Can grow in most well-drained soils. The open-habit types with tougher leaves can handle more exposure and more direct sun, while those with softer leaves, lusher growth, of the the understory types are better off with sheltered, semi-shaded placement and higher humidity.
Propagation
Propagation from fresh seed.
Pests and diseases
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Species
Partial list:
- Zamia acuminata
- Zamia boliviana
- Zamia encephalartoides
- Zamia fairchildiana
- Zamia fischeri
- Zamia furfuracea, Cardboard Zamia
- Zamia gateley scrabulous
- Zamia hymenophyllidia
- Zamia integrifolia, Florida Coontie, Florida Arrowroot (also Z. floridana)
- Zamia ipetiensis
- Zamia loddigesii
- Zamia montana
- Zamia polymorpha
- Zamia portoricensis
- Zamia pumila, Dominican Zamia
- Zamia roezlii
- Zamia skinneri
- Zamia vazquezii, Dwarf Mexican Zamia
- Zamia verschaffeltii
- Zamia wallisii
Gallery
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References
- Flora: The Gardener's Bible, by Sean Hogan. Global Book Publishing, 2003. ISBN 0881925381
