Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Cycadales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tansachana
ID:
632349

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.D.Hill & S.L.Yang

Source:
wcs

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 51: 65 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000631681

Common Names

  • Tansachana Cycas
  • Cycas tansachana
  • Tansachana Sago Palm

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Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Cycas tansachana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a houseplant. It is also used for its timber, which is strong and durable.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cycas tansachana 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 tansachana 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 tansachana

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

Cycas tansachana FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Cycas tansachana?

Cycas tansachana is native to Thailand and is found in tropical forests.

What type of soil does Cycas tansachana prefer?

Cycas tansachana prefers well-drained, sandy soils with a pH of 5.5 to 6.5.

How much sunlight does Cycas tansachana need?

Cycas tansachana needs full sun to partial shade.

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

Ken Hill (1948-2010): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.D.Hill' in the authors string.
Si Lin Yang: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.L.Yang' in the authors string.