What plant does cycad belong to?

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1. What kind of plant does it belong to?

2. Distribution area

3. Morphological characteristics

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It is a gymnosperm and a tree species with high ornamental value. It has many varieties and is suitable for growing in tropical, subtropical and other regions. Its trunk can grow to 2m or even 8m, and its flowering time is around June to August. It is cultivated not only in China, but also in Japan, Indonesia and the Philippines.

1. What kind of plant does it belong to?

1. What kind of plant does it belong to?

It belongs to a gymnosperm plant of the Cycadaceae family. It is actually what we usually call iron tree, and it can be said to be a very ornamental tree species. There are many varieties of it, distributed all over the world.

2. Distribution area

It It is very suitable for growing in tropical, subtropical and other regions, and is very common in Guangdong, Fujian and Taiwan in my country. Usually, Yunnan, Jiangxi, Guangdong, Fujian and other regions mostly plant it in their own yards. In areas such as Jiangsu and Zhejiang, potted plants are mostly grown. In addition, they are also widely cultivated in Japan, Indonesia and the Philippines.

3. Morphological Characteristics

Cycad The trunk of the tree can grow to about 2m, and sometimes even to about 8m. Its leaves are feather-shaped and grow from the top of the stem. The lower layer is slightly curved and the upper layer generally extends diagonally upward. The male flowers are cylindrical in shape and can grow to about 30-70cm. The seeds are oval or obovate in shape and are orange-red or reddish-brown in color. Flowering time is generally from June to August, and seeds mature around October.

2. Distribution area

3. Morphological characteristics

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