Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Cycadales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chenii
ID:
1589550

Status:
valid

Authors:
X.Gong & Wei Zhou

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Year:

Citation Micro:

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1200029906

Common Names

  • Cycas chenii
  • Chen's Cycas
  • Chen Cycas Palm

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Description

Cycas chenii (also called Chen's cycad, among many other common names) is a species of cycad in the family Cycadaceae. It is native to China and grows in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Cycas chenii is used as a medicinal plant in traditional Chinese medicine and is believed to have anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and anti-bacterial properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cycas chenii has small, yellow, star-shaped flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cycas chenii is a tropical shrub that is propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and requires minimal maintenance. It can be propagated by division or cuttings.

Where to Find Cycas chenii

Cycas chenii is native to China. It can be found in dry, sunny habitats, such as in open fields and on rocky hillsides.

Cycas chenii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cycas chenii?

Cycas chenii

What type of plant is Cycas chenii?

Cycad

What is the natural habitat of Cycas chenii?

Tropical and subtropical regions of the world

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,