Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Cycadales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chamaoensis
ID:
632185

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.D.Hill

Source:
wcs

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 51: 58 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000631517

Common Names

  • Chamaoensis Cycas
  • Chamao Cycas
  • Chamao Mountain Cycas

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Description

Cycas chamaoensis (also called 'Chamao 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 chamaoensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and its leaves are used as a vegetable in some parts of Vietnam.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cycas chamaoensis is a small, yellowish-green, cup-shaped structure, and the seed is a small, round, brownish-black seed. The seedling is a small, green, spiny plant.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cycas chamaoensis 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 chamaoensis

Cycas chamaoensis can be found in the Guangxi province of China.

Cycas chamaoensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cycas chamaoensis?

Cycas chamaoensis

What is the common name of Cycas chamaoensis?

Chamao Cycad

Where is Cycas chamaoensis 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,