Kingdom Plantae Order Cycadales Genus Macrozamia Higher classification Macrozamia | Division Cycadophyta Family Zamiaceae Scientific name Macrozamia viridis Rank Species | |
Similar Macrozamia, Macrozamia lomandroides, Macrozamia montana, Cycad | ||
Macrozamia viridis is a species of plant in the Zamiaceae family. It is endemic to Australia.
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Taxonomy
The taxonomy of Macrozamia viridis is as follows:
Biology
The fact that Macrozamia viridis has an occurrence at only two locations means that it qualifies for Endangered status. The population trend of the species is now decreasing. They can also be found in terrestrial environments.
Location
Macrozamia viridis can be found at the Wyberba and Girraween area in the south of the Darling Downs district of Queensland, Australia. This species of plants grow on sandy soils over granite in moderately wet eucalypt woodlands.
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