Status:
valid
Authors:
Z.T.Guan & G.D.Tao
Source:
wcs
Year:
1995
Citation Micro:
Sichuan Forest. Surv. Design 1995(4): 1 (1995)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000631558
Common Names
- Diannanensis Cycas
- Diannan Cycas
- Diannan Mountain Cycas
Description
Cycas diannanensis (also called 'Diannan Cycad', among many other common names) is a species of cycad native to China. 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 diannanensis 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 diannanensis 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cycas diannanensis 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 diannanensis
Cycas diannanensis can be found in the Yunnan province of China.
Cycas diannanensis FAQ
What is the common name of Cycas diannanensis?
Diannan Cycas
What is the natural habitat of Cycas diannanensis?
It is found in tropical rainforests of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
What is the flower color of Cycas diannanensis?
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
Zhong Tian Guan: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Z.T.Guan' in the authors string.