PACSOA - Zamia integrifolia

Cycads

Zamia integrifolia

Common Names:
Coontie
Distribution & Habitat:
Widely distributed throughout south-eastern USA (Georgia, and Florida), western Cuba, Puerto Rico, and the Cayman Islands.
Description:
A small multi-branched plant with subterranenan stems. Leaves from 0.6 to 1.5m long, dark green.
Culture:
A very hardy, and easily grown species for sub-tropical, and warm temperate areas. They prefer lightly shaded, well drained sandy soils.

Figure 1. Z. integrifolia cone with ripe seed.

Figure 2. Z. integrifolia

Figure 3. Z. integrifolia male cone.

Links: The Coontie of Florida (at The Cycad Jungle)

Contributed by: Will Kraa (Figure 1 - from Palms & Cycads No. 43, Apr-Jun 1994)
Fred Zone 10A (Figure 2&3)

For further information try
Links

Links:	The Coontie of Florida (at The Cycad Jungle)

Contributed by:	Will Kraa (Figure 1 - from Palms & Cycads No. 43, Apr-Jun 1994)
	Fred Zone 10A (Figure 2&3)