Cycas riuminiana
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Gymnospermae
Division: Cycadophyta
Class: Cycadopsida
Order: Cycadales
Family: Cycadaceae
Genus: Cycas
Species:
C. riuminiana
Binomial name
Cycas riuminiana
Porte ex Regel
Synonyms[2]
  • Cycas circinalis ssp. riuminiana
    (Porte ex Regel) J. Schust.
  • Cycas chamberlainii
    W.H. Brown & Kienholz

Cycas riuminiana, commonly known as the Arayat pitogo or simply pitogo, is a species of cycad endemic to Luzon, Philippines. It is also locally known as bayit in Tagalog and sawang in Ilocano, among other names.[2]

Distribution

There are five subpopulations of Cycas riuminiana.[3]

Uses

Young curled-up fronds of C. riuminiana are edible and can be cooked as vegetables. The ripe seeds are poisonous, but they can be crushed and soaked in water several times to remove the toxins before being dried and processed into a flour-like substance used for making small cakes or gruels.[4]

See also

References

  1. ^ Agoo, E.M.G.; Madulid, D.A.; Linis, V.C.; Sambale, E. (2010). "Cycas riuminiana". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2010: e.T42095A10630183. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2010-3.RLTS.T42095A10630183.en. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
  2. ^ a b Lindstrom, Anders; Hill, Kenneth; Stanberg, Leonie (15 February 2008). "The genus Cycas (Cycadaceae) in The Philippines". Telopea. 12: 119–145. doi:10.7751/telopea20085805.
  3. ^ Agoo, E.M.G.; Madulid, D.A.; Linis, V.C.; Sambale, E. (2010). "Cycas riuminiana". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2010: e.T42095A10630183. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2010-3.RLTS.T42095A10630183.en. Retrieved 11 January 2020.
  4. ^ Polinag, Mercedita A. (2003). Food From the Wilderness (PDF). DENR Recommends. Vol. 12. Ecosystems Research and Development Bureau, Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Republic of the Philippines.


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