Zamioculcas zamiifolia
The somewhat daunting scientific name of this plant has led to it being commonly known by its initials: "ZZ plant". (Zanzibar Gem® is a registered trademark of wholesale nursery Oud's Amazone Trading Pty.Ltd.. Because the plant has been marketed as such in Australia, it's become popularly known by that name here.)
In 2009, The Florida Nursery, Growers & Landscape Association (USA) included Zamioculcas zamiifolia in their ten Plants of the Decade, celebrating a decade of the "Florida Plants of the Year" (More information at the FNGLA website).
A relatively new introduction here, ZZ plant is proving very popular in this country. It is hoped to have more information for you in future updates. Meanwhile, check out the following links:
Where to buy Zamioculcas
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This plant has become so popular that you should be able to find it in most garden centres.
Links
Zanzibar Gem® Information about this plant at the Oud's Amazone Trading website
ZZ Plant Zamioculcas zamiifolia. Online Manual of Subtropical Landscaping Plants, Palm Beach Community College, Florida
The ZZ Plant Iowa State University of Science and Technology
"ZZ" Zamioculcas zamiifolia including some good illustrations of plant and inflorescence at "URSULA'S PAGE" website
NB: possible misspelling as "Zamioculcas zamifolia"
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