Common Names:
Queen sago
Habitat:
Widely spread throughout Asia, from India to the South Pacific Islands,
usually along the seashore, however also found inland and occasionally
in mountainous areas. Found in open grasslands, to dense forests.
Description:
A medium sized suckering cycad to about 5m, with bright green, glossy leaves.
General:
This was one of the first cycads named, and is the type specimen for
Cycas
. It was described in 1658, from material collected on
the Malabar coast, in south-west India. Its seeds float, which accounts
for its very widespread distribution.
Culture:
Prefers a warm, sunny position with plenty of water in summer,
and a dryish winter.
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Figure 1. C. circinalis
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Figure 2. C. circinalis
| Contributed by:
| Gileno Machado (Figure 1)
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Robert Wilson (Figure 2)
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