Cycas ferruginea - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Cycadales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ferruginea
ID:
632235
Status:
valid
Authors:
F.N.Wei
Source:
wcs
Year:
1994
Citation Micro:
Guihaia 14: 300 (1994)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000631567
Common Names
- Ferruginea Cycas
- Ferruginea Mountain Cycas
- Ferruginea Palm Cycas
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cycas ferruginea (also called 'Rusty Cycad', among many other common names) is a species of cycad in the family Cycadaceae. It is native to India. It grows in dry, open, and often rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Cycas ferruginea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for its attractive foliage and as a houseplant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cycas ferruginea is a small, yellowish-green, unisexual flower. The seed is a small, brown, ovoid structure. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, upright leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cycas ferruginea is a palm-like plant that can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Divisions should be taken from healthy plants and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Both methods should be kept in an area with bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Cycas ferruginea
Cycas ferruginea is native to China.
Cycas ferruginea FAQ
What is the common name of Cycas ferruginea?
Rusty Cycas
What is the natural habitat of Cycas ferruginea?
It is native to tropical Asia, from India to China.
What is the size of Cycas ferruginea?
It grows to a height of 4–6 m (13–20 ft).
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
Fa Nan Wei (b.1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.N.Wei' in the authors string.