Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Cycadales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pruinosa
ID:
632306

Status:
valid

Authors:
Maconochie

Source:
wcs

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
J. Adelaide Bot. Gard. 1: 177 (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000631638

Common Names

  • Pruinose Cycad
  • Pruinose Sago Palm
  • Cycas Pruinosa

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Description

Cycas pruinosa (also called Powdery Cycad, among many other common names) is a species of cycad in the family Cycadaceae. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh. It grows in tropical and subtropical dry forests, as well as in limestone hills.

Uses & Benefits

Cycas pruinosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a hedge plant in some parts of the world.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cycas pruinosa is a yellowish-greenish color. The seed is a small, hard, brown seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cycas pruinosa 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 pruinosa

Cycas pruinosa is native to the Indian states of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. It is found in dry deciduous forests, often in rocky habitats.

Cycas pruinosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cycas pruinosa?

Cycas pruinosa

What are the common names of Cycas pruinosa?

Pruinose cycad

What is the native range of Cycas pruinosa?

Eastern Australia

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,