Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Cycadales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
petraea
ID:
632302

Status:
valid

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

Source:
wcs

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 54: 299 (2002 publ. 2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000631634

Common Names

  • Rock Cycad
  • Cycas Petraea
  • Rock Sago Palm

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Description

Cycas petraea (also called Petra cycad, among many other common names) is a species of cycad native to Australia. 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 petraea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used as a source of starch and fiber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cycas petraea is a yellowish-greenish color. The seed is a small, hard, brown seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cycas petraea is a palm-like plant that can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Divisions should be taken from healthy plants and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Both methods should be kept in an area with bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Cycas petraea

Cycas petraea is native to the Indian states of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. It is found in dry deciduous forests, often in rocky habitats.

Cycas petraea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cycas petraea?

Cycas petraea

What are the common names of Cycas petraea?

Cape York cycad

What is the native range of Cycas petraea?

Northern Australia

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.