Cycas cupida
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Cycas cupida faces significant pressure from habitat destruction as coastal and lowland forests in its native range are cleared for agriculture and urban development. The species is particularly vulnerable due to its slow growth rate and limited reproductive capacity, making population recovery extremely difficult once numbers decline. Collection for the horticultural trade has also impacted wild populations, as cycads are highly prized by collectors worldwide.
Habitat
Cycas cupida inhabits coastal forests and lowland tropical woodlands, typically growing in well-drained soils on slopes and ridges. The species prefers partially shaded environments under the forest canopy, often associated with limestone substrates in its native range.
Other threatened species in Cycadaceae
Threatened in Australia
Frequently asked questions
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