Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Cycadales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
silvestris
ID:
632337

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.D.Hill

Source:
wcs

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Telopea 5: 181 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000631669

Common Names

  • Wild Cycad
  • Cycas Silvestris
  • Wild Sago Palm

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Description

Cycas silvestris (also called Wild 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 silvestris 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

Cycas silvestris has small, yellow-green flowers that are arranged in a cone-like shape. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cycas silvestris can be propagated by seed or by division of the rhizomes. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept in a warm, humid environment. Division of the rhizomes should be done in the spring or early summer. The rhizomes should be divided into sections with at least two leaves and planted in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Cycas silvestris

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

Cycas silvestris FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cycas silvestris?

Cycas silvestris

How big does Cycas silvestris grow?

Cycas silvestris can grow up to 10 feet tall.

What is the natural habitat of Cycas silvestris?

Cycas silvestris 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,