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Zamioculcas zamiifolia

ZZSucculent

Zamioculcas is a genus of flowering plants in the family Araceae, containing the single species Zamioculcas zamiifolia. It is a tropical herbaceous perennial plant, and is native to eastern Africa, including Kenya, KwaZulu-Natal, Malawi, Mozambique, Tanzania, and Zimbabwe. Its common names include Zanzibar gem, Zuzu plant, emerald palm, ZZ plant, aroid palm and eternity plant. It is commonly grown as a houseplant, mainly because it has attractive glossy foliage and is easy to care for. Zamioculcas zamiifolia is winter-hardy in USDA Zones 9 and 10.

FamilyAraceae
GenusZamioculcas
NativeAfrica
LifespanPerennial

Taxonomy

The scientific classification of Zamioculcas zamiifolia.

Classification

KingdomPlantae
CladeTracheophytes
CladeAngiosperms
ClassLiliopsida
OrderAlismatales
FamilyAraceae
GenusZamioculcas
SpeciesZ. zamiifolia
Binomial NameZamioculcas zamiifolia
AuthorLinnaeus
Common NameZZ
Life FormSucculent
Growth HabitSucculent

Taxonomic Hierarchy

KingdomPlantae
CladeTracheophytes
CladeAngiosperms
ClassLiliopsida
OrderAlismatales
FamilyAraceae
GenusZamioculcas

Taxonomic Notes

  • Hibiscus rosa-sinensis belongs to the family Malvaceae.
  • The genus Hibiscus includes over 200 species of shrubs, trees, and herbs.
  • This species is widely cultivated as an ornamental plant.