Macrozamia viridis
Appearance
Macrozamia viridis | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Gymnospermae |
Division: | Cycadophyta |
Class: | Cycadopsida |
Order: | Cycadales |
Family: | Zamiaceae |
Genus: | Macrozamia |
Species: | M. viridis
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Binomial name | |
Macrozamia viridis |
Macrozamia viridis is a species of plant in the family Zamiaceae. It is endemic to Australia[1]
Biology
[edit]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.[2]
Location
[edit]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.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Forster, P. (2010). "Macrozamia viridis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2010: e.T41968A10612965. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2010-3.RLTS.T41968A10612965.en. Retrieved 13 November 2021.
- ^ a b Forster, P. (2010). "Macrozamia viridis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2010: e.T41968A10612965. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2010-3.RLTS.T41968A10612965.en. Retrieved 16 November 2021.
Categories:
- IUCN Red List endangered species
- Macrozamia
- Flora of Queensland
- Cycadophyta of Australia
- Endemic flora of Australia
- Endangered flora of Australia
- Vulnerable flora of Australia
- Nature Conservation Act endangered biota
- Vulnerable biota of Queensland
- Taxa named by Paul Irwin Forster
- Taxa named by David L. Jones (botanist)
- Cycad stubs
- Australian plant stubs