Cycads   Cycas seemanii

Synonymy: C. neocaledonica C. circinalis subsp. seemannii C. rumphii forma seemannii Common Names: None Habitat: Widespread throughout the South Pacific islands, (Fiji, New Caledonia, etc), usually in coastal areas. Description: Medium sized caycad to about 4m tall, with deep green, semi-glossy leaves to about 2m long. General: Culture: Full sun, or light shade, in a well drained position, with sandy soil.

Figure 1. Male cone of C. seemanii .

Figure 2. C. seemanii in habitat, New Caledonia.

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Figure 5. Another male cone.

Contributed by:

John Lyle

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