Status:
valid
Authors:
(Miq.) de Laub.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1996
Citation Micro:
Cycads in China : 65 (1996)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000631585
Common Names
- Javan Cycas
- Cycas javana
- Javan Sago Palm
Description
Cycas javana (also called Java cycad, among many other common names) is a species of cycad native to Indonesia. 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 javana 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 javana 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cycas javana 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 javana
Cycas javana is native to Indonesia.
Cycas javana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cycas javana?
Cycas javana
What is the natural habitat of Cycas javana?
Tropical and subtropical regions of Southeast Asia
What is the average height of Cycas javana?
Up to 20 feet
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,