Sago Palm
Other names: Cycas circinalis, queen sago, false sago, fern palm
Identification: Like other cycads, the queen sago resembles a palm tree with its featherlike leaves arranged in a rosette that crowns a single trunk. In older specimens some branching may occur, producing very handsome plants with multiple crowns. The dark green pinnate leaves grow to 8 ft (2.4 m) in length with narrow 12 in (30.5 cm) leaflets that curve gracefully downward. New leaves are light green and contrast dramatically with the older foliage.
Description: This is a great plant that is relatively easy to grow and that lends a real sense of the tropics to any environment. Queen sago is readily available for a reasonable price from garden centers and nurseries in frostfree areas of the country. This species is Gymnosperm, dieocious, with male and female reproductive parts on separate plants. In late winter the male and female "cones" emerge from the centers of the plants. Pollen from the male cones fertilizes the female cones. A colorful show results later in the season when female plants produce large orange seeds in a conelike structure located in the center of the rosette of leaves.
Uses: Queen sago is great for entryways and other landscaping. It is especially effective when used as a focal point on a large expanse of lawn.
Where to find in XLRI: Small lawn next to entrance of GH3 hostel
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Useful Links:
http://www.floridata.com/ref/C/cyca_cir.cfm
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