Status:
valid
Authors:
F.N.Wei
Source:
wcs
Year:
1996
Citation Micro:
Guihaia 16: 1 (1996)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000631663
Common Names
- Six-male Cycad
- Sixmale Cycad
- Cycas Sexseminifera
Description
Cycas sexseminifera (also called Six-Seeded 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 sexseminifera 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 sexseminifera 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 sexseminifera 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 sexseminifera
Cycas sexseminifera is native to the Indian states of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. It is found in dry deciduous forests, often in rocky habitats.
Cycas sexseminifera FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cycas sexseminifera?
Cycas sexseminifera
How big does Cycas sexseminifera grow?
Cycas sexseminifera can grow up to 10 feet tall.
What is the natural habitat of Cycas sexseminifera?
Cycas sexseminifera 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,