Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Cycadales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
laotica
ID:
1328913

Status:
valid

Authors:
Aver., T.H.Nguyên & K.S.Nguyen

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 32: 783 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001341367

Common Names

  • Laotian Cycas
  • Laotian Sago Palm
  • Laotian Fern Palm

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Description

Cycas laotica (also called Lao Cycad, among many other common names) is a species of cycad in the family Cycadaceae. It is native to Laos and Vietnam. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Cycas laotica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cycas laotica has small, yellow-brown cones with five scales. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have long, slender stems with small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cycas laotica is a tropical evergreen plant native to Southeast Asia. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Divisions can be taken from established plants and planted in a moist soil mix.

Where to Find Cycas laotica

Cycas laotica is native to Laos and can be found in the provinces of Bolikhamxai and Vientiane.

Cycas laotica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cycas laotica?

Cycas laotica

What is the common name of Cycas laotica?

Laotian Cycas

Where is Cycas laotica found?

Laos

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

Leonid Averyanov (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aver.' in the authors string.
Tiên Hiêp Nguyên (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.H.Nguyên' in the authors string.
Khang Sinh Nguyen: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.S.Nguyen' in the authors string.