Zamia is a genus of cycad of the family Zamiaceae, native to North America from the United States (in Georgia and Florida) throughout the West Indies, Central America, and South America as far south as Bolivia.

Jan 3, 2024 · The cardboard palm (Zamia furfuracea) is a shrub that resembles a palm tree. Learn how to plant it outdoors in tropical areas or grow as a houseplant.

Zamia is a diverse group of cycads ranging in their far northern distribution from Georgia in the U.S. south through the Caribbean and Central America. These native habitats extend further south to northern South America with some even into Bolivia and Argentina.

Zamia, genus of 55 species of cycads in the family Zamiaceae, native to tropical and subtropical America. Zamia species are generally small stocky fernlike plants. They have a turniplike, mostly underground stem that in some species reaches 3 metres (10 feet) or more in length.

Aug 3, 2009 · All Zamias are New World plants with the majority being from Central America. There are a few North American natives, and dozens of South American species. Most Zamias are native to the tropical jungles and forests in between where few of us get to see them.

Zamia is a genus of tropical shrubs primarily found in the warm, humid regions of the Americas, from the southern United States down to South America. Often mistaken for palms or ferns due to its lush, green foliage, this plant is a survivor from an ancient lineage and holds many secrets in its structure and life cycle.

Zamia furfuracea is a species of cycad endemic to southeastern Veracruz state in eastern Mexico. Although not a palm tree (Arecaceae), its growth habit is superficially similar to a palm; therefore it is commonly known as cardboard palm.

Small shrub with an underground stem and leaves that grow to about eighteen to twenty-four inches tall. Light: full sun to part shade. Water: very drought tolerant when established. Soil: well-drained, otherwise no special requirements. This is an easy plant for northeast Florida.

Jan 26, 2025 · Understanding the Zamia Plant. The Zamia plant, under optimal indoor conditions, can reach heights and widths of up to 1.8 feet. This slow-growing perennial has leaves that resemble those of palms or cycads, offering a tropical aesthetic to your home.

Consisting of 60 species, Zamia is a varied genus of the cycad family found in Florida, Caribbean area and tropical South America. Zamia integrifolia L.f. (Z. floridana) is a shrub-like herb with a fleshy underground stem. In the US it is native to the States of Florida and Georgia.