Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Cycadales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
annaikalensis
ID:
507597

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rita Singh & P.Radha

Source:
wcs

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 58: 119 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000506929

Common Names

  • Cycas annaikalensis
  • Annaikal Cycas
  • Annaikalensis Cycas

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Description

Cycas annaikalensis (also called Annaikal cycad, among many other common names) is a palm-like plant with small, yellow flowers. It is native to India, and grows in dry, open habitats, such as scrub and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Cycas annaikalensis is used as a traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, cough, and cold. It is also used as an ornamental plant and for making paper and rope.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cycas annaikalensis is small and white in color. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cycas annaikalensis is a semi-evergreen shrub that grows in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated from seeds or by division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil in spring or early summer. Division should be done in spring or early summer when the plant is actively growing. The divisions should be planted in a well-draining, sandy soil.

Where to Find Cycas annaikalensis

Cycas annaikalensis is native to India and can be found in the Western Ghats mountain range.

Cycas annaikalensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cycas annaikalensis?

Cycas annaikalensis

What is the family of Cycas annaikalensis?

Cycadaceae

Where is Cycas annaikalensis native to?

India

Species in the Cycas genus

Cycas annaikalensis, Cycas indica, Cycas aenigma, Cycas lacrimans, Cycas nitida, Cycas saxatilis, Cycas vespertilio, Cycas aculeata, Cycas angulata, Cycas apoa, Cycas arenicola, Cycas armstrongii, Cycas arnhemica, Cycas badensis, Cycas balansae, Cycas basaltica, Cycas beddomei, Cycas bifida, Cycas bougainvilleana, Cycas brachycantha, Cycas brunnea, Cycas cairnsiana, Cycas calcicola, Cycas campestris, Cycas canalis, Cycas candida, Cycas chamaoensis, Cycas changjiangensis, Cycas chevalieri, Cycas circinalis, Cycas clivicola, Cycas collina, Cycas condaoensis, Cycas conferta, Cycas couttsiana, Cycas cupida, Cycas curranii, Cycas debaoensis, Cycas desolata, Cycas diannanensis, Cycas dolichophylla, Cycas edentata, Cycas elephantipes, Cycas elongata, Cycas falcata, Cycas ferruginea, Cycas fugax, Cycas furfuracea, Cycas glauca, Cycas guizhouensis,

Species in the Cycadaceae family

Cycas annaikalensis, Cycas indica, Cycas aenigma, Cycas lacrimans, Cycas nitida, Cycas saxatilis, Cycas vespertilio, Cycas aculeata, Cycas angulata, Cycas apoa, Cycas arenicola, Cycas armstrongii, Cycas arnhemica, Cycas badensis, Cycas balansae, Cycas basaltica, Cycas beddomei, Cycas bifida, Cycas bougainvilleana, Cycas brachycantha, Cycas brunnea, Cycas cairnsiana, Cycas calcicola, Cycas campestris, Cycas canalis, Cycas candida, Cycas chamaoensis, Cycas changjiangensis, Cycas chevalieri, Cycas circinalis, Cycas clivicola, Cycas collina, Cycas condaoensis, Cycas conferta, Cycas couttsiana, Cycas cupida, Cycas curranii, Cycas debaoensis, Cycas desolata, Cycas diannanensis, Cycas dolichophylla, Cycas edentata, Cycas elephantipes, Cycas elongata, Cycas falcata, Cycas ferruginea, Cycas fugax, Cycas furfuracea, Cycas glauca, Cycas guizhouensis,

References

Rita Singh (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rita Singh' in the authors string.
P. Radha (b.1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Radha' in the authors string.