Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Cycadales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
szechuanensis
ID:
632345

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.C.Cheng & L.K.Fu

Source:
wcs

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 13(4): 81 (1975)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000631677

Common Names

  • Szechuan Cycas
  • Cycas szechuanensis
  • Szechuan Sago Palm

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Description

Cycas szechuanensis (also called Szechuan Cycad, among many other common names) is a species of cycad in the family Cycadaceae. It is native to China. It grows in tropical and subtropical dry forests, as well as in limestone hills.

Uses & Benefits

Cycas szechuanensis 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

Cycas szechuanensis has small, yellow-green flowers that are arranged in a cone-like shape. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cycas szechuanensis can be propagated by seed or by division of the suckers. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. The suckers can be divided in spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. The plants should be kept in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Cycas szechuanensis

Cycas szechuanensis is native to the Sichuan province of China. It is found in limestone habitats, often in rocky areas.

Cycas szechuanensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cycas szechuanensis?

Cycas szechuanensis

How big does Cycas szechuanensis grow?

Cycas szechuanensis can grow up to 10 feet tall.

What is the natural habitat of Cycas szechuanensis?

Cycas szechuanensis is native to the tropical forests of Southeast Asia.

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

Wan Chun Cheng (1908-1987): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.C.Cheng' in the authors string.
Li-kuo Fu (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.K.Fu' in the authors string.