Macrozamia viridis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Gymnospermae
Division: Cycadophyta
Class: Cycadopsida
Order: Cycadales
Family: Zamiaceae
Genus: Macrozamia
Species:
M. viridis
Binomial name
Macrozamia viridis

Macrozamia viridis is a species of plant in the family Zamiaceae. It is endemic to Australia[1]

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. 1 2 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.
  2. 1 2 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.


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