Cycas orixensis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Cycadales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
orixensis
ID:
1318149
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Haines) Rita Singh & Khuraijam
Source:
ipni
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Asian J. Conservation Biol. 4: 4 (2015)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001330603
Common Names
- Orixensis Cycas
- Cycas Orixensis
- Orixensis Cycas Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cycas orixensis (also called Orix Cycas, among many other common names) is a low-growing, evergreen shrub native to the Andes Mountains of South America. It has small, leathery, evergreen leaves and yellow flowers that bloom in the summer. It is found in rocky, alpine meadows and on rocky slopes and cliffs.
Uses & Benefits
Cycas orixensis is an ornamental plant that is grown for its attractive foliage and fragrant flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat skin ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cycas orixensis has small, yellow-green flowers that are arranged in panicles. The seeds are round, dark brown and shiny. The seedlings are short and have short, wide leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cycas orixensis is a species of cycad native to Japan. It is easily propagated from seed. Sow the seeds in a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Water regularly and keep the soil moist. Fertilize the plants every two weeks with a balanced fertilizer. Divide the plants every two to three years to maintain their vigor.
Where to Find Cycas orixensis
Cycas orixensis is found in the tropical rainforests of India.
Cycas orixensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cycas orixensis?
Cycas orixensis
What is the common name of Cycas orixensis?
No common name
What is the natural habitat of Cycas orixensis?
It is found in the Andes Mountains of Peru and Bolivia
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
Henry Haselfoot Haines (1867-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Haines' in the authors string.
Rita Singh (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rita Singh' in the authors string.
Jibankumar S. Khuraijam: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Khuraijam' in the authors string.