Cycas orientis

Species of cycad

Cycas orientis
Conservation status

Least Concern  (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Gymnospermae
Division: Cycadophyta
Class: Cycadopsida
Order: Cycadales
Family: Cycadaceae
Genus: Cycas
Species:
C. orientis
Binomial name
Cycas orientis
K.D.Hill

Cycas orientis is a species of cycad native to East Arnhem Land in Australia's Northern Territory.[1] The species name "orientis" is derived from Latin and refers to the eastern distribution of the species in Arnhem Land.

Description

Cycas orientis is a species of cycad native to dry, open forests. It is a medium to large cycad, reaching heights of up to 7 meters (23 feet). Its bright green, glossy leaves can grow up to 1.25 meters (4 feet) in length. This species is well-adapted to the unique monsoonal climate of the region, which is characterized by the hot and wet, and the hot and dry seasons.[2] Since the Jurassic and Cretaceous periods, this species has changed very little.[3]

References

  1. ^ a b Ottley, H. (2010). "Cycas orientis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2010: e.T41992A10598037. Retrieved 26 June 2022.
  2. ^ "Cycas orientis". Palm and Cycad Societies of Australia. Retrieved 9 June 2023.
  3. ^ "Cycas orientis". PictureThis. Retrieved 9 June 2023.
Taxon identifiers
Cycas orientis


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