ZZ Plant

Zamioculcas zamiifolia Engl.

zame-ee-ah-CUL-cas  zame-ee-ah-FOAL-ee-ah

Araceae

Explanation of name: The name underscores the similarity of this plant to the Cycad genus Zamia.

Note: Correct spellling is Zamioculcas zamiifolia.

Natural range: Africa

Recognition: Aroid with pinnately compound leaves, the rachises succulent, the leaflets semisucculent, leathery, glossy

Landscape uses:  Ground-cover, space-filler, container.  Propagate by placing leaflet bases in moist medium.  

Internet source: http://members.chello.at/norbert.anderwald/Zamioculcas/index_e.htm