Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Lindstr. & K.D.Hill
Source:
wcs
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Telopea 11: 481 (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000506930
Common Names
- Cycas indica
- Indian Cycas
- Indica Cycas
Description
Cycas indica (also called Indian cycad, among many other common names) is a palm-like plant with small, yellow flowers. It is native to India, and grows in dry, open habitats, such as scrub and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Cycas indica is used as a traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, cough, and cold. It is also used as an ornamental plant and for making paper and rope.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cycas indica is yellow, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cycas indica is a semi-evergreen shrub that grows in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated from seeds or by division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil in spring or early summer. Division should be done in spring or early summer when the plant is actively growing. The divisions should be planted in a well-draining, sandy soil.
Where to Find Cycas indica
Cycas indica is native to India and can be found in the Western Ghats mountain range.
Cycas indica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cycas indica?
Cycas indica
What is the family of Cycas indica?
Cycadaceae
Where is Cycas indica native to?
India
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
Anders J. Lindstrom: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Lindstr.' in the authors string.