Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Cycadales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
taitungensis
ID:
632346

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.F.Shen, K.D.Hill, C.H.Tsou & C.J.Chen

Source:
wcs

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
Bot. Bull. Acad. Sin. , n.s., 35: 135 (1994)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000631678

Common Names

  • Taitung Cycas
  • Cycas taitungensis
  • Taitung Sago Palm

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Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Cycas taitungensis 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 taitungensis is white in color and has a bell-shaped corolla. The seed is small, round, and black in color. The seedlings are thin and have a long stem with small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cycas taitungensis 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 taitungensis

Cycas taitungensis is native to the island of Taiwan. It is found in tropical rainforests, often in areas with high humidity.

Cycas taitungensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cycas taitungensis?

Cycas taitungensis

How big does Cycas taitungensis grow?

Cycas taitungensis can grow up to 10 feet tall.

What is the natural habitat of Cycas taitungensis?

Cycas taitungensis 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

Chia Jui Chen (b.1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.J.Chen' in the authors string.
Chung Fu Shen: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.F.Shen' in the authors string.
Ken Hill (1948-2010): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.D.Hill' in the authors string.
Chih Hua Tsou: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.H.Tsou' in the authors string.