Cycas media
Zamia palm
Cycas media, commonly known as the medium cycad, is a distinctive gymnosperm native to the rocky terrains of India. Characterized by its robust trunk and pinnate leaves, this slow-growing plant holds significant ethnobotanical value, offering traditional medicinal properties used in various regional practices to treat diverse health ailments.
- Scientific name: Cycas media
- Family: Cycadaceae
- Native range: Australasia
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Cycadidae. It is further classified within the order Cycadales and the family Cycadaceae. Finally, its taxonomic hierarchy concludes with the genus Cycas, to which the species Cycas media belongs.
| 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 media, is referred to by various common names depending on the language and region. In English, it is frequently called the zamia palm, while in Chinese, it is known by several names including 澳洲蘇鐵, 奥苏铁, 玄武岩苏铁, and 昆士兰苏铁.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 澳洲蘇鐵 | Wikidata |
| en | zamia palm | Wikidata |
| zh | 奥苏铁 | Wikidata |
| zh | 玄武岩苏铁 | Wikidata |
| zh | 昆士兰苏铁 | Wikidata |
| zh | 间型苏铁 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, known scientifically as Cycas media, exhibits a very specific and restricted geographical range. Its natural habitat is primarily located within the continent of Australia. Within this vast landmass, the species is found specifically in the state of Queensland. This localized distribution suggests that the plant thrives under particular environmental conditions unique to this region. Consequently, understanding its presence in Queensland is essential for studying its ecological role and conservation needs.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | Queensland | WCVP |
Chemicals
Cycas media has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include ginkgetin, sotetsuflavone.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| ginkgetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sotetsuflavone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Cycas media has 4 reported activities identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antiproliferative, Antitumor, Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiproliferative | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antitumor | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Cycas media has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include tumor necrosis factor-alpha.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| tumor necrosis factor-alpha | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |