Queen sago, Sago cycad
A tropical plant. It occurs locally and near the sea. It is widely distributed in the Philippines. They occur in lowland areas in grassland and forest. They grow from sea level to 700 m altitude. They are more common in places with a dry seasonal climate. In India they grow up to 1000 m altitude. It suits hardiness zones 10-12.
Also known as:
Bitogo, Canningay, Chin-mondaing, Enthu, Fadang, Faho, Indapana, Intalappana, Jangli-madan-mast-ka-phul, Kamkshi, Limel, Logologo, Madanagama, Madu, Mundicalu, Mwel, Mwele, Mol, Ni-baam, Oruguna, Pakis haji, Pakis raja, Pitogo, Te bam, Varaguna
Edible Portion
- Seeds, Caution, Leaves, Pith, Shoots
Where does Queen sago grow?
Found in: Africa, Asia, Australia, Caribbean, East Africa, Fiji, Guam, India, Indochina, Indonesia, Kiribati, Madagascar, Malaysia, Mariana Islands, Marquesas, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Myanmar, Nauru, New Caledonia, Pacific, Palau, Papua New Guinea, PNG, Philippines, SE Asia, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Tonga, Vanuatu, Vietnam, Yap
Notes: There are about 20-40 Cycas species. Some of these in Papua New Guinea are now classified as Cycas apoa.
Growing Queen sago, Sago cycad
Cultivation: They can be grown from seeds. Plants, especially damaged ones, produce suckers.
Edible Uses: The pith is processed to extract the starch during times of food shortage. The seeds are sometimes eaten after treatment by slicing, fermenting for 2 weeks and then cooking. The very young leaves are cooked and eaten in Malaysia. CAUTION The young leaves are poisonous to cattle. The seeds are poisonous unless treated. They contain a toxic glucoside. It can cause brain damage and cancer.
Production: It is a slow growing plant. Plants for sago need to be 7 years old and not to have flowered.
Nutrition Info
per 100g edible portion| Edible Part | Energy (kcal) | Protein (g) | Iron (mg) | Vitamin A (ug) | Vitamin c (mg) | Zinc (mg) | % Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | - | - | - | - |
Queen sago, Sago cycad Photos
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