Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Cycadales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
brachycantha
ID:
632173

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.D.Hill, T.H.Nguyên & P.K.Lôc

Source:
wcs

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Bot. Rev. (Lancaster) 70: 155 (2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000631505

Common Names

  • Brachycantha Cycas
  • Cycas Brachycantha
  • Cycas Brachycantha

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Description

Cycas brachycantha (also called 'Short-Spined Cycad', among many other common names) is a species of cycad native to India and Sri Lanka. It is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub or small tree growing to 1–2 m tall. It is found in dry, rocky, open woodlands and hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Cycas brachycantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in herbal teas. It is known to have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, and is used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, coughs, and digestive disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cycas brachycantha 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 brachycantha can be propagated by seed or by division of the basal suckers. It is best grown in a sunny position in well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and salt spray.

Where to Find Cycas brachycantha

Cycas brachycantha can be found in the Northern Territory of Australia.

Cycas brachycantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cycas brachycantha?

Cycas brachycantha

What is the common name of Cycas brachycantha?

Short-Spined Cycad

Where is Cycas brachycantha native to?

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

Tiên Hiêp Nguyên (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.H.Nguyên' in the authors string.
Ken Hill (1948-2010): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.D.Hill' in the authors string.
Phan Kê Lôc (b.1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.K.Lôc' in the authors string.