Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Cycadales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
elephantipes
ID:
632231

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Lindstr. & K.D.Hill

Source:
wcs

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 54: 301 (2002 publ. 2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000631563

Common Names

  • Elephantipes Cycas
  • Elephantipes Mountain Cycas
  • Elephantipes Palm Cycas

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Description

Cycas elephantipes (also called 'Elephant's Foot Cycad', among many other common names) is a species of cycad in the family Cycadaceae. It is native to India. It grows in dry, open, and often rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Cycas elephantipes is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cycas elephantipes is a small, yellowish-green, cup-shaped structure, and the seed is a small, round, brownish-black seed. The seedling is a small, green, spiny plant.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cycas elephantipes can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist. Divisions should be taken from the crown of the plant and planted in a well-drained potting mix. The plants should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Cycas elephantipes

Cycas elephantipes is native to China.

Cycas elephantipes FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cycas elephantipes?

Cycas elephantipes

What is the common name of Cycas elephantipes?

Elephantipes cycas

What is the natural habitat of Cycas elephantipes?

It is native to the tropical forests of Southeast Asia

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

Ken Hill (1948-2010): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.D.Hill' in the authors string.
Anders J. Lindstrom: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Lindstr.' in the authors string.