Cycas debaoensis
Species of cycad
| 德保苏铁 Debao sutie | |
|---|---|
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| Cycas debaoensis | |
Conservation status | |
 Critically Endangered (IUCN 3.1)[1] | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Gymnospermae |
| Division: | Cycadophyta |
| Class: | Cycadopsida |
| Order: | Cycadales |
| Family: | Cycadaceae |
| Genus: | Cycas |
| Species: | C. debaoensis |
| Binomial name | |
| Cycas debaoensis Y.C.Zhong & C.J.Chen | |
Cycas debaoensis is a plant species endemic to the Guangxi region of China. It grows in sunny locations at elevations of 700–1000 m.[2] It is closely related to Cycas multipinnata.
Description
Cycas debaoensis has a trunk that shows up to 70 cm above ground. Leaves are tripinnate with spines along the rachis. Seeds are green, yellow, or brown, 3–4 cm across.[2][3]
Distribution
Cycas debaoensis is found in:
- Fuping Village 扶平村 in Debao County
- near Dingye 定业乡 in Napo County
- near Banshui 泮水乡 in Baise City
- near Gula 谷拉乡 in Funing County
References
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- ^ Tang, W. (2010). "Cycas debaoensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2010: e.T42038A10635002. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2010-3.RLTS.T42038A10635002.en. Retrieved 13 November 2021.
- ^ a b Flora of China v 4 p 3, Cycas debaoensis
- ^ Zhong, Ye Cong & Chen, Chia-jui. 1997. Acta Phytotaxonomica Sinica 35(6): 571 Cycas debaoensis
External links
- Debao Cycad Conservation Project
