Lepidozamia
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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
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| Image | Scientific name | Distribution | Leaf | Cone |
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| File:Lepidozamia hopei 1.JPG | Lepidozamia hopei (W.Hill) Regel | northern Queensland | File:Lepidozamia Hopei DSC 0233 - 400pix.jpg | File:Lepidozamia hopei.jpg |
| File:Lepidozamia peroffskyana - Brooklyn Botanic Garden - Brooklyn, NY - DSC07987.JPG | Lepidozamia peroffskyana Regel | southeastern Queensland, northeastern New South Wales | File:BCBG Burrawang Leaf Detail.jpeg | File:Lepidozamia peroffskyana cone.jpg |
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 Saint Petersburg Botanical Garden in 1857.
References
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- ↑ Kew World Checklist of Selected Plant Families
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- The Cycad Pages: Lepidozamia
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