Cycas revoluta

Cycas revoluta

Systematic Position

Kingdom: Plantae

Division: Tracheophytes/Gymnosperms/Cycadophyta

Class: Cycadopsida

Order: Cycadales

Family: Cycadaceae

Genus: Cycas

Specie: revoluta

Authority: Thunb.

Uses & Benefits:

        The cycas revoluta, also known as the sago palm or cabbage tree, has been used and cultivated by humans in various areas of the world for hundreds of years. Although this plant may seem commonplace, there are many uses and benefits to the cycas revoluta that you may not know about. The cycas revoluta can be found all over the world due to its ability to grow in both dry and wet climates, making it an ideal plant for landscaping purposes.

Although it’s a plant that has had little use in traditional medicine, cycas revoluta may have some potential as a natural treatment for menopause. The bark can act as an estrogen replacement to treat symptoms such as anxiety, fatigue.

    There are many plants in existence that can be used for a variety of reasons; one such plant is known as cycas revoluta. This is a wonderful plant to have around because it will bring you many benefits that cannot be provided by other plants. 

As Ornamental Plant

            It is an ornamental plant whose stem resembles a palm tree, with a stout trunk topped by a crown of large compound leaves. There are about 600 species of cycads worldwide, all native to tropical or subtropical regions. The major centers of diversity are Australia and New Caledonia, although some grow in South America, Central America, Africa and Southeast Asia.

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