Cycas circinalis
Queen Sago
Genus: Cycas · Family: Cycadaceae
70· Rare
About
The type species of the genus Cycas, endemic to India. Graceful feathery leaves with large reddish cones. First cycad described in Western literature.
Native Regions
India, Sri Lanka
Height Range
4-10m
Growth Form
Single tall trunk
CITES Listing
Appendix II
Habitat & Distribution
Habitat Type
Tropical Asian lowlands; cultivated gardens
Origin & Distribution
India (type species; endemic to India)
Key Characteristics
- Graceful feathery leaves
- large reddish cones
- slower growth
- dramatic appearance
Distinct Features
- Bifid pinnae
- large female cones
- first cycad described in Western literature
References
Sources: Montgomery Botanical Center
Image Source: Wikimedia Commons (Public Domain / CC-BY)
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