Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Cycadales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
vespertilio
ID:
509664

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Lindstr. & K.D.Hill

Source:
wcs

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Telopea 12: 134 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000508996

Common Names

  • Bat Cycas
  • Cycas Vespertilio
  • Bat's Cycas

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Description

Cycas vespertilio (also called Bat cycad, among many other common names) is a species of cycad in the Cycadaceae family. It is native to the tropical regions of India and Sri Lanka. It is a small to medium-sized shrub growing to 1–2 m tall, with a trunk up to 10 cm diameter.

Uses & Benefits

Cycas vespertilio is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, indigestion, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cycas vespertilio has small, yellow-green flowers with four petals and a central pistil. The seeds are small and round, with a light brown color. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cycas vespertilio can be propagated by seed or by division of the rhizome. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. The seedlings can be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. Division of the rhizome can be done in the spring or early summer. The rhizome should be divided into sections with at least one bud per section. The sections should be planted in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist.

Where to Find Cycas vespertilio

Cycas vespertilio is native to India. It can be found in the dry deciduous forests of the Western Ghats.

Cycas vespertilio FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cycas vespertilio?

Cycas vespertilio

What is the common name of Cycas vespertilio?

Vespertilio Cycas

What type of plant is Cycas vespertilio?

Evergreen tree

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.
Anders J. Lindstrom: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Lindstr.' in the authors string.