PHS "Horticulture 2007" - Winners 19: Cycas riuminiana
Philippine Horticultural Society "Horticulture 2007"
Cycas riuminiana (Grower: Serapion S. Metilla) - George C. Yao Perpetual Cup for Best Palm and Cycad
Cycas riuminiana(Click this link to view larger photo.)
Cycas riuminiana belongs to the family Cycadaceae with 95 recognized species. Cycas riuminiana was named in 1863 by the German botanist Eduard Auguste von Regel after Riumin, president of the Moscow Horticultural Society.
C. riuminiana is endemic to the Philippines, and is found in inland mountain forests of Central Luzon, specifically in Mount Arayat and Mount Dipalayag.
C. riuminiana grows to 4-5 meters tall. Being tropical in origin, it does not tolerate frost. It is best grown in a well-drained compost medium with semi-shade and with regular watering.
Links:
1. Royal Botanic Gardens of Sydney
Cycas riuminiana belongs to the family Cycadaceae with 95 recognized species. Cycas riuminiana was named in 1863 by the German botanist Eduard Auguste von Regel after Riumin, president of the Moscow Horticultural Society.
C. riuminiana is endemic to the Philippines, and is found in inland mountain forests of Central Luzon, specifically in Mount Arayat and Mount Dipalayag.
C. riuminiana grows to 4-5 meters tall. Being tropical in origin, it does not tolerate frost. It is best grown in a well-drained compost medium with semi-shade and with regular watering.
Links:
1. Royal Botanic Gardens of Sydney
3. The Cycad Society of South Africa
4. Dave's Garden
5. The Virtual Cycad Encylopedia
6. Wikipedia
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