Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Cycadales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rumphii
ID:
632312

Status:
valid

Authors:
Miq.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1839

Citation Micro:
Bull. Sci. Phys. Nat. Néerl. 2: 45 (1839)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000631644

Common Names

  • Rumph's Cycad
  • Rumph Cycad
  • Cycas Rumphii

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Synonyms

  • Zamia corsoniana G.Don [unknown]
  • Cycas corsoniana G.Don [unknown]
  • Cycas rumphii subinclusa J.Schust. [unknown]
  • Cycas speciosa D.Don [unknown]

Description

Cycas rumphii (also called Rumph's Cycad, among many other common names) is a species of cycad in the family Cycadaceae. It is native to Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines. It grows in tropical and subtropical dry forests, as well as in limestone hills.

Uses & Benefits

Cycas rumphii 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 rumphii 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 rumphii 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 rumphii

Cycas rumphii is native to the Indonesian islands of Sulawesi and Halmahera. It is found in tropical rainforests, often in areas with high humidity.

Cycas rumphii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cycas rumphii?

Cycas rumphii

What is the natural habitat of Cycas rumphii?

It is native to Southeast Asia.

What is the growth habit of Cycas rumphii?

It is an evergreen, palm-like shrub.

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,