Cycas sphaerica Roxb.

Species

Gymnosperms > Cycadales > Cycadaceae > Cycas

Characteristics

A tree.
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Growth form tree
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Foliage retention evergreen
Sexuality dioecy
Pollination entomogamy
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Mature height (meter) 4.0
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Nitrogen fixer nostocaceae
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Environment

Disturbed areas and open forests with substantial rainfall. Dry forests and woodlands, generally on the sides of hills and ridges; at elevations from 300-1,000 metres.
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It is a tropical plant.
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Hardiness (USDA) 9-12

Usage

The dried pulp of the fruit is made into cakes with rice and eaten.
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Edible fruits leaves seeds stems
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Cultivation

Can be grown by seedlings.
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Distribution

Cycas sphaerica world distribution map, present in India

Identifiers

LSID urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:297038-1
WFO ID wfo-0000631672
COL ID 32S5M
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Synonyms

Cycas sphaerica