Cycas circinalis
Cycad
Cycas circinalis, commonly known as the Queen Sago, is a magnificent cycad native to the tropical regions of India. Renowned for its ornamental beauty, this ancient plant holds significant ethnobotanical value. Its various parts are utilized in traditional medicine to treat ailments ranging from inflammation to digestive disorders.
- Scientific name: Cycas circinalis
- Family: Cycadaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Cycadidae, it is ordered under Cycadales and falls into the family Cycadaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Cycas.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Cycadidae | WCVP |
| Order | Cycadales | WCVP |
| Family | Cycadaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Cycas | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Cycas circinalis, is recognized by various regional names across different languages. In Poland, it is referred to as Sagowiec podwiniętę, while in Hungary, it is called kelet-indiai cikász. The Finnish name for this species is saagokruunukävykki, and in Malayalam, it is known as ഈന്ത്. Additionally, in the Czech Republic, it is commonly called cykas indický.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| pl | Sagowiec podwinięty | Wikidata |
| hu | kelet-indiai cikász | Wikidata |
| fi | saagokruunukävykki | Wikidata |
| ml | ഈന്ത് | Wikidata |
| cs | cykas indický | Wikidata |
| te | కామాక్షి | Wikidata |
| hsb | Zakuleny palmowy paproć | Wikidata |
| nl | ingerolde palmvaren | Wikidata |
| ar | سيكاد مستدير | Wikidata |
| su | Paku haji | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is native to the Indian subcontinent, specifically found within the borders of India. Its natural habitat is primarily concentrated in the southern regions of the country. Within these areas, it thrives in diverse environments ranging from coastal stretches to hilly terrains. Because of this localized presence, it is considered an important indigenous species for the region. Understanding this specific distribution is essential for the conservation of the species in its native land.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Cycas circinalis, possesses distinct anatomical structures that are utilized in various traditional medicinal practices. The large, pinnately compound leaves are highly characteristic, forming a lush crown that serves as a primary visual identifier of the species. Additionally, the seeds produced by the plant are of significant interest, as they contain specific bioactive compounds that are often studied or utilized in folk medicine, despite requiring careful handling due to their complex chemical composition.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| seeds | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Cycas circinalis has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include amentoflavone, ellagic acid, gallic acid, gibberellin A4, kaempferol.
- Total chemicals
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| amentoflavone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ellagic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gallic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gibberellin A4 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| kaempferol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| withaferin A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Cycas circinalis has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include diabetes mellitus.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| diabetes mellitus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |