
Pineapple zamia (Lepidozamia peroffskyana)
Pineapple zamia, also known as Scaly zamia
Lepidozamia peroffskyana belongs to the group of plants called cycads, one of the oldest plant groups known. This palm-looking cycad is one of the tallest, reaching up to 4 to 7 m and often used in landscaping. The seeds of Lepidozamia peroffskyana contain toxic compounds.
Key Facts About Pineapple zamia
Attributes of Pineapple zamia
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Height
4 m to 7 m
Spread
3 m to 6 m
Leaf Color
Dark Green
Flower Size
10 cm to 12 cm
Flower Color
Yellow
Scientific Classification of Pineapple zamia
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Cycads
Order
Cycadales
Family
Sago-palm
Genus
Lepidozamia
Species
Pineapple zamia