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Cycads
Cycads add elegant focal points at lower levels, while having the ferny or palm-like foliage that is instantly associated with the tropical garden. Don't forget you can have a native tropical garden by choosing native species of cycads.
News
Guam cycad pollination studies
Studies of the endangered Guam cycad Cycas micronesica (locally known as Fadang) showed that plants on the windier side of the island produced fewer seeds, suggesting insects may be more important than wind for pollination. Understanding the reproduction of this threatened species may be critical to ensuring its survival. Read more at the Western Pacific Tropical Research Center website: Fadang photo makes the cover of major botanical journal (July 2011)
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NB: trade in endangered cycads, including native cycads, is regulated. See links section below.
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Where to buy cycads in Qld
Most garden centres will carry the most common landscaping species, but for a wider selection, look for a specialist nursery.
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NATIONAL TROPICAL PLANTS
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National Tropical Plants is a Queensland-based online nursery specialising in plants for the tropics and subtropics.
Natives and exotics, edibles and ornamentals, beautiful flowering shrubs and lush tropical foliage plants, old favourites and the rare and unusual are on offer.
Range includes plants such as palms, cycads, cordylines, succulents, bougainvilleas, hibiscus, oleanders in many colours and a selection of azaleas suitable for warm climates (subject to availablility).
Ever thought about growing your own coconuts? Edibles include a range of dwarf coconut varieties.
To check the current range, participate in the online forum, sign up for the newsletter or to place an order, visit the National Tropical Plants WEBSITE
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PALMS FOR BRISBANE
451 Lytton Rd,
Morningside Qld 4170
Phone (07) 3899 8925
Fax (07) 3899 9905
pfb@gil.com.au
www.palmsforbrisbane.com.au |
Specialising in palms but also featuring a selection of other tropical plants including cycads, cordylines, bromeliads, heliconias, gingers and bamboo, for the gardener wanting to develop a Balinese or other tropical garden style.
Catering especially to the palm collector on site at our nursery or by mail order. For more information visit our
WEBSITE
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For the most up-to-date information on opening hours, items in stock, prices etc, be sure to contact the business directly. The following list may include online retailers and mail order suppliers.
As well as Queensland nurseries offering cycads for sale to the public, Australian mail-order and online suppliers to this state may be listed here. If you operatesuch a nursery, see Information for advertisers.
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Older News
New container for Kew veteran
One of the world's oldest pot plants - a specimen of cycad Encephalartos altensteinii collected from South Africa in the 1770s - has been repotted at the United Kingdom's Kew Gardens. With a trunk now over 4m long, great care and effort was required to lift the huge weight of this famous plant without damage. It now lives in a handcrafted mahogany box. Read more at the Kew website: Ancient cycad, the King of Kew's Palm House, gets a new home
Cycads among additions to Townsville botanic garden
A new cycad garden and an avenue planting of 50 Kauri Pines is opening at Anderson Gardens. One of three botanic gardens in Townsville, Anderson Gardens is developing a theme of "dry tropical and native flora". Read more: Council unveils new plantings at Anderson Gardens (Townsville City Council) (June 2008)
More Links
Note that many rare or endangered cycads are protected under various forms of legislation in Australia and internationally. The following links have been provided for general information but they (and the information contained in them) are NOT necessarily complete or up-to-date. Be sure to CHECK WITH APPROPRIATE AUTHORITIES yourself if you think such laws may affect you (including private individuals). If you're outside Qld (or trading with others outside Qld) check with relevant bodies governing those locations.
If you want to find out more about current laws concerning propagation, movement or trade in protected cycads in Qld, visit the Department of Environment and Resource Management website. For some factsheets to get you started, try: www.derm.qld.gov.au/services_resources/item_list.php?series_id=200678. Contact the department for further information if you wish to engage in such activities.
Tribe of ancients University of California Berkeley News. Discusses the illegal trade in cycads and efforts to rescue confiscated specimens
Theclinesthes onchya, The Australian native "Cycad Blue" butterfly
Sago Palm
Cycas revoluta, also known as the Sago "Palm", is one of the most common cycads used in landscaping.
Sago Palm ( Cycas revoluta) University of Arkansas
Cardboard Palm
Zamia furfuracea Cardboard plant, Cardboard palm, Jamaican sago tree. James Cook University, Qld
Other Species
Warning: collection, propagation, movement, sale or purchase of any Australian native plant may be subject to laws and regulations. Be sure to check with appropriate authorities before engaging in these activities, even on private property. Other laws may also apply to the treatment and movement of plant or soil material (for example, to control the spread of weeds, pests and diseases.)
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