Bowenia serrulata

A striking Australian cycad with glossy, fern-like fronds divided into many narrow, serrated leaflets. Emerging coppery-bronze before turning deep green, it forms an elegant clump from an underground caudex, ideal for shaded tropical gardens.

Synonyms (AKA): Byfield Fern

Typical height: 1m

Minimum temperature tolerance: Sub-tropical to Temperate in frost free zones

Climate: Prefers tropical or sub-tropical climates

Light conditions: Part shade

Growth habit: Clumping

Growing conditions: Moist well draining soil

Origin: Northeastern Queensland

Quantity	Stock image	Options	Price incl. GST
2 in stock		Bowenia serrulata - 180mm pot	$145.00
1 in stock		Bowenia serrulata - 300mm pot	$195.00

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It's bipinnate fronds, arising from a subterranean caudex, give it the appearance of a fern. However it is not a fern as its common name suggests. It is endemic to the vicinity of Byfield National Park in QLD, Australia. It is hardy in tropical and subtropical areas, in well drained soil. Prefers a protected moist semi-shaded or shaded position similar to its humid natural forest habitat.

Reproduction:

Bowenia species appear to be pollinated by a species of Miltotranes weevil.

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