Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Cycadales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dilatata
ID:
632227

Status:
valid

Authors:
Griff.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1854

Citation Micro:
Not. Pl. Asiat. 4: 15 (1854)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000631559

Common Names

  • Dilatata Cycas
  • Dilatata Mountain Cycas
  • Dilatata Palm Cycas

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Description

Cycas dilatata (also called 'Dilated 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 dilatata 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 dilatata 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 dilatata 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 dilatata

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

Cycas dilatata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cycas dilatata?

Cycas dilatata

What is the common name of Cycas dilatata?

Dilatata cycas

What is the natural habitat of Cycas dilatata?

It is native to the tropical forests of Southeast Asia

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,