What types of cycads are there?

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Cycad cycad

brazilian iron tree

South American cycad

Cycad spp.

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Cycad is one of the main ornamental tree species used in gardens and is widely distributed. So, what are the main varieties of cycads? Let’s take a look at some common cycad species.

Cycad cycad

Fork-leaf cycad

It can also be called Longkou cycad. Mostly distributed in Vietnam and its surrounding areas. The dry stem is relatively short, only about 20-60 cm in height, about 10-12 cm thick at the base, and about 4-6 cm thick at the tip. The skin is flat and dark red in color. The large pinnate leaves are 2-3 meters long, and the small lobed leaves are widely spaced, up to about 4 cm. The length of the small lobed leaves is 20-30 cm, and the width is between 2-2.5 cm. The extending directions are irregular. It grows in the shape of a fork. What is special is that the leaf margins of its leaflets are wavy, the apex is blunt and pointed, and the surface of the young leaves is covered with white powder.