Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Cycadales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
debaoensis
ID:
632224

Status:
valid

Authors:
Y.C.Zhong & C.J.Chen

Source:
wcs

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 35: 571 (1997)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000631556

Common Names

  • Debaoensis Cycas
  • Debao Cycas
  • Debao Mountain Cycas

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Description

Cycas debaoensis (also called 'Debao Cycad', among many other common names) is a species of cycad native to China. It is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub or small tree growing to 1–2 m tall. It is found in dry, rocky, open woodlands and hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Cycas debaoensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and its leaves are used as a vegetable in some parts of Vietnam.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cycas debaoensis is a small, yellowish-green, cup-shaped structure, and the seed is a small, round, brownish-black seed. The seedling is a small, green, spiny plant.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cycas debaoensis can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist. Divisions should be taken from the crown of the plant and planted in a well-drained potting mix. The plants should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Cycas debaoensis

Cycas debaoensis can be found in the Guangxi province of China.

Cycas debaoensis FAQ

What is the common name of Cycas debaoensis?

Debao Cycas

What is the natural habitat of Cycas debaoensis?

It is found in tropical rainforests of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

What is the flower color of Cycas debaoensis?

The flowers are yellow in color.

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.
Ye Cong Zhong: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.C.Zhong' in the authors string.