Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Cycadales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
semota
ID:
632328

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.D.Hill

Source:
wcs

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Telopea 7: 23 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000631660

Common Names

  • Semota Cycad
  • Cycas Semota
  • Semota Sago Palm

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Description

Cycas semota (also called Semota Cycad, among many other common names) is a species of cycad in the family Cycadaceae. It is native to India and Sri Lanka. It grows in tropical and subtropical dry forests, as well as in limestone hills.

Uses & Benefits

Cycas semota 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 semota 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 semota 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 semota

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

Cycas semota FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cycas semota?

Cycas semota

How big does Cycas semota grow?

Cycas semota can grow up to 10 feet tall.

What is the natural habitat of Cycas semota?

Cycas semota 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,