Zamiaceae

Bowenia

Bowenia

Small genus of cycads endemic to Queensland (Australia), unique in Zamiaceae for its bipinnate leaves (other cycads have simple pinnate leaves). Plants of very ornamental, fern-like appearance, with an underground rhizome and leaves emerging directly from the ground. They are the only cycads with bipinnatisect leaves in the world.

Ceratozamia

Ceratozamia

Genus of cycads in family Zamiaceae, endemic to Mexico and Central America. Plants have subterranean or epigeal stems with leathery pinnate leaves and cylindrical strobili with megasporophylls bearing a characteristic pair of horns.

Dioon

Dioon

Encephalartos

Encephalartos

Lepidozamia

Lepidozamia

Genus of 2 Australian cycad species that are among the tallest in the world, able to exceed 7 meters in height. Both species are native to Queensland and are distinguished by their large cones and pinnate leaves with glossy, leathery leaflets.

Macrozamia

Macrozamia

Microcycas

Microcycas

Monotypic genus of cycads endemic to Cuba, the only cycad native to the island. It is an extraordinary botanical relic and the sole Cuban representative of the family Cycadaceae. Its wild populations are severely reduced and it is the subject of intensive conservation programs.

Stangeria

Stangeria

Monotypic genus of cycads endemic to southern Africa, the sole representative of the family Stangeriaceae. Its appearance is unusual for a cycad: its pinnate leaves resemble a fern rather than the rigid leaves of most cycads. It is considered the most threatened cycad in southern Africa due to overcollection for traditional Zulu medicine (muthi).

Zamia

Zamia