Cycas thouarsii R.Br.

Madagascar sago (en), Faux sagoutier (fr)

Species

Gymnosperms > Cycadales > Cycadaceae > Cycas

Characteristics

A dioecious evergreen tree. It grows 8m high.
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Growth form tree
Growth support free-standing
Foliage retention evergreen
Sexuality dioecy
Pollination entomogamy
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Mature height (meter) 8.0
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Nitrogen fixer nostocaceae
Photosynthetic pathway c3

Environment

Open woodland or forest margins, usually near the coast, occurring sparsely as individuals or in small groups; at elevations up to 200 metres.
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Hardiness (USDA) 9-12

Usage

Uses environmental use food gene source gum medicinal
Edible leaves seeds stems
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Cultivation

Can be grown by seedlings.
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Images

Cycas thouarsii unspecified picture

Distribution

Cycas thouarsii world distribution map, present in Brazil

Identifiers

LSID urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:297044-1
WFO ID wfo-0000631682
COL ID 32S5X
BDTFX ID -
INPN ID 706114
Wikipedia (EN) Link
Wikipedia (FR) Link

Synonyms

Cycas kirkii Cycas thouarsii Cycas wendlandii Cycas madagascariensis Cycas circinalis subsp. madagascariensis Cycas circinalis subsp. thouarsii Cycas circinalis f. trigonocarpoides Cycas comorensis