Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Cycadales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hongheensis
ID:
632246

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Y.Yang & S.L.Yang

Source:
wcs

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
Encephalartos 40: 11 1994

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000631578

Common Names

  • Honghe Cycas
  • Cycas hongheensis
  • Honghe Sago Palm

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Description

Cycas hongheensis (also called Honghe cycad, among many other common names) is a species of cycad native to China. It is an evergreen shrub or small tree growing to 2–3 m tall. It is found in limestone hills and karst areas in open woodland and scrub.

Uses & Benefits

Cycas hongheensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for its attractive foliage and as a houseplant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cycas hongheensis is a small, yellowish-green, unisexual flower. The seed is a small, brown, ovoid structure. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, upright leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cycas hongheensis is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 4 m (13 ft) in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. Propagation is by seed, which should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. Seeds should be kept moist and warm until germination occurs, which usually takes 4-6 weeks.

Where to Find Cycas hongheensis

Cycas hongheensis is native to China.

Cycas hongheensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cycas hongheensis?

Cycas hongheensis

What are the common names of Cycas hongheensis?

Honghe cycad, Chinese sago palm

What is the native range of Cycas hongheensis?

Southern China

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

Si Lin Yang: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.L.Yang' in the authors string.
Si Yuan Yang (b.1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Y.Yang' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:993111-1: Based on the initial data import