Cycas conferta - Thai Hill Cycad

General Information Common Name  Thai Hill Cycad Scientific Name  Cycas conferta Sun Tolerance  Full Sun Height  4 - 6 m (13-20 ft) Spread  up to 1 m (up to 10 ft) Growth Rate  Fast Bloom Time  Spring Color  Green, Flower Color  Yellow Type  Tree Native  Asia, USA, Europe, Australia.

Classification Kingdom  Plantae – Plants Subkingdom  Tracheobionta – Vascular plants Superdivision Spermatophyta – Seed plants Division  Cycadophyta - Cycads Class  Cycadopsida Subclass  -- Order  Cycadales Family  Cycadaceae Pers. - Cycad family Genus  Cycas L. – Cycad Species  C. conferta  L.

Cycas conferta - Thai Hill Cycad

Cycas conferta, also known as the Thai Hill Cycad, is a species of cycad that is native to the islands of Vanuatu in the South Pacific. It is a medium-sized plant that is valued for its attractive appearance, and is often grown as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Cycas conferta has a trunk that can reach a height of 4-6 meters (13-20 feet) and a diameter of up to 50 centimeters (20 inches). The trunk is covered in a rough, scaly bark and has a distinctive swollen base, or caudex, which can be up to 1 meter (3 feet) in diameter. The leaves are long and pinnate, with numerous leaflets that are arranged in a feather-like pattern. The leaflets are dark green and have a glossy surface, with sharply pointed tips.
Cycas conferta is a dioecious plant, meaning that male and female reproductive structures are borne on separate plants. The male cones are cylindrical and can reach a length of up to 40 centimeters (16 inches), while the female cones are larger and more elongated, up to 70 centimeters (28 inches) in length. The cones are covered in a layer of brown, hair-like structures that protect the developing seeds.

Cycas conferta is a popular ornamental plant in many parts of the world due to its striking appearance and ease of cultivation. It is often used in landscaping and garden design as a focal point or accent plant. This species is highly adaptable and can be grown in a range of soil types and conditions. It prefers a well-draining soil mix that is rich in organic matter, and it can be grown in full sun or partial shade.

Cycas conferta is highly valued for its ornamental value and is often used in landscaping and garden design. It can also be grown as a container plant or as part of a mixed planting. This species is highly adaptable and can be used in a range of garden styles, from tropical to modernist.

Cycas conferta is also of cultural importance to the people of Vanuatu, where it is used for traditional medicinal purposes. The roots, leaves, and seeds of the plant are used to treat a range of ailments, including headaches, fever, and digestive disorders.

Cycas conferta is a striking plant with a range of ornamental and cultural uses. It is highly valued by gardeners and landscapers around the world, and is an important part of the cultural heritage of the people of Vanuatu. It is important to exercise caution and care when working with Cycas conferta, and to support conservation efforts to protect this remarkable plant for future generations.

 

Cycas conferta - Thai Hill Cycad

Thai Hill Cycad Young Plant

Thai Hill Cycad Young Plant