Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Cycadales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chevalieri
ID:
632188

Status:
valid

Authors:
Leandri

Source:
wcs

Year:
1931

Citation Micro:
Fl. Indo-Chine 5: 1092 (1931)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000631520

Common Names

  • Chevalieri Cycas
  • Chevalieri Mountain Cycas
  • Chevalieri Palm Cycas

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Description

Cycas chevalieri (also called 'Chevalier's 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 chevalieri 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 chevalieri 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 chevalieri 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 chevalieri

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

Cycas chevalieri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cycas chevalieri?

Cycas chevalieri

What is the common name of Cycas chevalieri?

Chevalier's Cycad

Where is Cycas chevalieri 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,