It belongs to the gymnosperms of Cycads in Cycadaceae. It is actually the iron tree we usually call. It can be said to be a very ornamental tree species. It has many varieties, all over the world.
It is very suitable for growing in the tropics, subtropics and other regions, and is very common in Guangdong, Fujian, Taiwan and other regions of China. Usually, Yunnan, Jiangxi, Guangdong, Fujian and other areas are planted to their own courtyard. And Jiangsu, Zhejiang and other areas are mostly potted cultivation, in addition, Japan, Indonesia and the Philippines and other places also have a wide range of cultivation.
The trunk of Cycas can grow to about 2m, sometimes even 8m. Its leaves are in the shape of feathers, and grow from the top of the stem. The lower layer is slightly curved, and the upper layer is generally inclined upward. The male flowers are cylindrical in shape, and can grow to about 30-70cm. The seeds are oval or obovoid, and the color is orange or reddish brown. Flowering time is generally in June - August, October or so seed maturity.
