Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Gymnosperms (Non-Flowering Seed Plants) (Cycad) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Cycad |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Maximum Height | 6 m |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Kenya and Tanzania |
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| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| CITES Protection | True (Appendix I) |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Foliage | The leaves are glossy and stiff with dentate leaflets overlapping downwards(succubous) and curving away from the leaf apex. Each leaflet has more than 3 teeth on margin and 2-3 spines on the tip. Leaf-base collar not present, basal leaflet reducing to spines. |
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| Habitat | Mainly found on coastal evergreen bushland and dry lowland forest, in sandy plains and rocky hill tops. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Form |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens, Focal Plant |
| Usage Hazard - Cons | Spines/Thorns - Leaf |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade, [Remarks] (Appears to need shade for successful germination.) |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Plant Growth Rate | Slow |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Moist Soils, Well-Drained Soils |
| Propagation Method | Seed |
Fruit, Seed and Spore
| Mature Seed Colour(s) | Yellow / Golden |
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| Seed Description | Oblong, sarcotesta red or orange or yellow. |
Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 30772 |
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| Species ID | 5112 |
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