wild pineapple
Macrozamia miquelii (F.Muell.) A.DC.
Macrozamia miquelii is a cycad species in the Zamiaceae family, native to Queensland and New South Wales in Australia. It grows in sclerophyll forests with eucalyptus trees on nutrient-poor soils. The plant reaches a height of 1 m and is distinguished by its intermediate-sized cones and lighter green foliage. Its seeds have an orange-red sarcotesta that aids in seed dispersal by attracting fauna. The seeds are edible for humans after proper preparation to remove toxins.
Description
Macrozamia miquelii (F.Muell.) A.DC. is a cycad in the Zamiaceae family, found in Eastern Australia. It is adapted to sclerophyll forest environments, often in association with eucalyptus trees. The plant is characterized by a moderate height, with male and female cones of intermediate size. Its leaves are lighter green compared to other Zamiaceae species. The seeds have an orange-red sarcotesta that encourages animal consumption, facilitating seed dispersal. The seeds can be consumed by humans after detoxification. This species was first described in 1868.
Other common names
wild pineapple
Distribution
Australia · Global · New South Wales · Queensland
Synonyms
Zamia unidentataZamia miqueliiZamia occidentalisMacrozamia mackenziiMacrozamia cylindricaMacrozamia elegantissimaMacrozamia tridentata var. mackenziiMacrozamia tridentata var. oblongifoliaMacrozamia tridentata f. milkauiMacrozamia tridentata f. oblongifoliaEncephalartos douglasiiEncephalartos miqueliiEncephalartos spiralis var. majorMacrozamia spiralis var. cylindricaMacrozamia spiralis var. cylindricaMacrozamia tridentata var. miqueliiMacrozamia mackenziei