Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Cycadales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
seemannii
ID:
632326

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Braun

Source:
wcs

Year:
1876

Citation Micro:
Sitzungsber. Ges. Naturf. Freunde Berlin 1876: 114 (1876)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000631658

Common Names

  • Seeman's Cycad
  • Seeman Cycad
  • Cycas Seemannii

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Synonyms

  • Cycas rumphii seemannii (A.Br.) Kaneh. [unknown]

Description

Cycas seemannii (also called Seemann's Cycad, among many other common names) is a species of cycad in the family Cycadaceae. It is native to Australia. It grows in tropical and subtropical dry forests, as well as in limestone hills.

Uses & Benefits

Cycas seemannii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a hedge plant in some parts of the world.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cycas seemannii 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 seemannii is a cycad native to Australia. It prefers a well-drained, humus-rich soil in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is by seed or by division of the rhizomes.

Where to Find Cycas seemannii

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

Cycas seemannii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cycas seemannii?

Cycas seemannii

How big does Cycas seemannii grow?

Cycas seemannii can grow up to 10 feet tall.

What is the natural habitat of Cycas seemannii?

Cycas seemannii 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,