Family: Zamiaceae

Genus: Macrozamia

Species: communis

Sample code: EGY-MBG-000776

Common name: ماكروزاميا كميونس

English name: Burrawang

Native: Australia , New South Wales

Country: Australia

(PGR): Rare

Medium to large cycad with a woody trunk 1-2 m tall, 50 cm in diameter leaves pinnate 15 m long female cones one to six, erect at first, drooping mature, cylindrical, 20-45 cm long, glaucous green, inner parts of the cone salmon pink when mature male cone 1-10, erect, drooping, cylindrical, glaucous green

The seeds of the burrawang are a good source of starch but are poisonous to eat unless treated. The Cadigal people pounded and soaked the seeds in water for a week, changing the water daily. The pulp was then made into cakes and roasted over hot embers.

Texture: Clay Coastal Alluvial Soils Lime rich soils Loam Sandy

Fertility: Intermediate

Drainage: Moderately well drained

Salinity: Low

Water Sources: Moderate Water

Climates: Subtropics Tropical

Lights: Full sun Light shade

Propagation: Seeds

Flowering time:

Zone: 9 : 11

pH range: 5.6-7.5

Status: Least concern

Life span: Perennial

Habits: Cycads

Sample Type: Introduced - cultivated

Collecting Sources: Botanical garden

Plant Uses: Coastal gardens Indoor plant Landscape Ornamental

Plant Populations density: Rare

Vegetation types: Evergreen

pH: Acid Neutral