Status:
valid
Authors:
K.D.Hill
Source:
wcs
Year:
1994
Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot. 7: 554 (1994)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000631612
Common Names
- Micronesian Cycad
- Micronesian Sago Palm
- Cycas Micronesica
Synonyms
- Cycas rumphii palauica Kaneh. [unknown]
Description
Cycas micronesica (also called Micronesian cycad, among many other common names) is a species of cycad native to Micronesia. 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 micronesica 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 micronesica 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 micronesica 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 micronesica
Cycas micronesica is native to the Caroline Islands.
Cycas micronesica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cycas micronesica?
Cycas micronesica
What is the natural habitat of Cycas micronesica?
Tropical and subtropical regions of Southeast Asia
What is the average height of Cycas micronesica?
Up to 25 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,