Cycas desolata - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Cycadales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
desolata
ID:
632225
Status:
valid
Authors:
P.I.Forst.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1995
Citation Micro:
Austrobaileya 4: 345 (1995)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000631557
Common Names
- Desolata Cycas
- Desolata Mountain Cycas
- Desolata Palm Cycas
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cycas desolata (also called 'Desolate 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 desolata 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 desolata 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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Cycas desolata can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist. Divisions should be taken from the crown of the plant and planted in a well-drained potting mix. The plants should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly.
Where to Find Cycas desolata
Cycas desolata can be found in the Northern Territory of Australia.
Cycas desolata FAQ
What is the common name of Cycas desolata?
Desolate Cycas
What is the natural habitat of Cycas desolata?
It is found in tropical rainforests of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
What is the flower color of Cycas desolata?
The flowers are yellow in color.
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
Paul Irwin Forster (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.I.Forst.' in the authors string.