Macrozamia viridis

Macrozamia viridis
Scientific classification
Kingdom:Plantae
Division:Cycadophyta
Class:Cycadopsida
Order:Cycadales
Family:Zamiaceae
Genus:Macrozamia
Species: M. viridis
Binomial name
Macrozamia viridis
D.L.Jones & P.I.Forst.

Macrozamia viridis is a species of plant in the Zamiaceae family. It is endemic to Australia[2]

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.[2]

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.[2]

References

  1. Forster, P. (2010). "Macrozamia viridis". The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN. 2010: e.T41968A10612965. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2010-3.RLTS.T41968A10612965.en. Retrieved 9 December 2017.
  2. 1 2 3 "Macrozamia viridis". International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources. Retrieved 18 January 2013.

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