Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Cycadales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bellefontii
ID:
632168

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.Linden & Rodigas

Source:
wcs

Year:
1886

Citation Micro:
Ill. Hort. 33: 27 (1886)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000631500

Common Names

  • Bellefont's Cycas
  • Cycas Bellefontii
  • Cycas Bellefont

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Description

Cycas bellefontii (also called 'Bellefont's Cycad', among many other common names) is a species of cycad native to India. It is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub or small tree growing to 3–5 m tall. It is found in dry, rocky, open woodlands and hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Cycas bellefontii is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant, with its leaves and roots being used to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cycas bellefontii 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 bellefontii can be propagated by seed or by division of the basal suckers. It is best grown in a sunny position in well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and salt spray.

Where to Find Cycas bellefontii

Cycas bellefontii can be found in Vietnam.

Cycas bellefontii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cycas bellefontii?

Cycas bellefontii

What is the common name of Cycas bellefontii?

Bellefont's Cycad

Where is Cycas bellefontii native to?

India

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

Lucien Linden (1853-1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.Linden' in the authors string.
Émile Rodigas (1831-1902): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rodigas' in the authors string.