Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Cycadales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cantafolia
ID:
921783

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jutta, K.L.Chew & Saw

Source:
wcs

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Blumea 55: 249 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000921118

Common Names

  • Cycas cantafolia
  • Queen Sago Palm
  • Cantafolia Cycas

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Description

Cycas cantafolia (also called Canta Cycas, among many other common names) is a perennial plant that is native to the Canta region of India. It has long, thin, green leaves and small, yellow-green flowers. It is typically found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Cycas cantafolia is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cycas cantafolia has small, white, fragrant flowers with yellowish-green or yellowish-brown sepals and petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cycas cantafolia is a tropical cycad that can be propagated from seed or division. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained potting mix and keep the soil moist. Place the pot in a warm, bright location. The seeds should germinate within a few weeks. To propagate from division, carefully divide the rhizome into several sections, each with at least one bud. Plant the divisions in a well-draining potting mix and keep the soil moist. Place the pot in a warm, bright location.

Where to Find Cycas cantafolia

Cycas cantafolia is native to India and is found in moist forests.

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

Leng Guan Saw (b.1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Saw' in the authors string.
M. Jutta: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jutta' in the authors string.
K.L. Chew: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.L.Chew' in the authors string.