Mazhar Botanic Garden

Cycas elongata

سيكاس الونجاتا

Family: Cycadaceae
Genus: Cycas
Species: elongata
Sample code: EGY-MBG-000770
Common name: سيكاس الونجاتا
English name: Elongate cycas
Native: Southern Vietnam
Country: Vietnam
(PGR): Very rare

Stems arborescent, to 2-3 m tall, 10-20 cm in diameter leaves bright green or grey green 90-140 cm long

Cycas pectinata var elongata Leandri - Epicycas elongata (Leandri) SLYang ex yang ex de Laub

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Texture: Lime rich soils Loam
Fertility: Intermediate
Drainage: Well drained
Salinity: Low
Water Sources: Moderate Water
Climates: Tropical
Lights: Full sun Light shade
Propagation: Seeds
Flowering time: Spring
Zone: 9b : 9b
pH range: 5.6-7.5
Status: Endangered
Life span: Perennial
Habits: Cycads
Sample Type: Introduced - cultivated
Collecting Sources: Botanical garden
Plant Uses: Ornamental
Plant Populations density: Very Rare
Vegetation types: Evergreen
pH: Mild acid Mild alkaline Neutral

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