Cycas distans
Cycas distans is a species of cycad in the genus Cycas endemic to Queensland, Australia. It lives in savannah habitats. It is split into two subpopulations and there are very few seeding and juvenile plants in the subpopulations. It is also possible that more subpopulations are to be discovered. It is estimated that only about 1000-1500 individuals survive today.[1]
| Cycas distans | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Gymnosperms |
| Division: | Cycadophyta |
| Class: | Cycadopsida |
| Order: | Cycadales |
| Family: | Cycadaceae |
| Genus: | Cycas |
| Species: | C. distans |
| Binomial name | |
| Cycas distans P.I.Forst. & B.Gray | |
References
- Forster, P. (2022). "Cycas distans". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2022: e.T126334977A126335017. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2022-1.RLTS.T126334977A126335017.en. Retrieved 16 March 2023.
- "Species profile—Cycas distans". The State of Queensland. 1992. Retrieved 16 March 2023.
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