Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Cycadales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
beddomei
ID:
632167

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dyer

Source:
wcs

Year:
1883

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London, Bot. 2: 85 (1883)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000631499

Common Names

  • Beddome's Cycas
  • Cycas Beddomei
  • Cycas Beddome

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Synonyms

  • Cycas pluma hort. [unknown]

Description

Cycas beddomei (also called 'Beddome's Cycad', among many other common names) is a species of cycad native to India. It is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub or small tree growing to 3–5 m tall. It is found in dry, rocky, open woodlands and hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Cycas beddomei is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant, with its leaves and roots being used to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cycas beddomei has small, yellow-green flowers that are arranged in a cone-like shape. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cycas beddomei can be propagated by seed or by division of the basal suckers. It is best grown in a sunny position in well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and salt spray.

Where to Find Cycas beddomei

Cycas beddomei can be found in India.

Cycas beddomei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cycas beddomei?

Cycas beddomei

What is the common name of Cycas beddomei?

Beddome's Cycad

Where is Cycas beddomei 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,