Cycas desolata
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Cycas desolata faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as coastal development and agricultural expansion fragment its limited range in the Philippines. Collection for the horticultural trade poses an additional threat, as cycads are highly valued ornamental plants. The species' extremely slow growth rate and limited reproductive capacity make population recovery particularly challenging once decline begins.
Habitat
This cycad species inhabits coastal limestone cliffs and rocky outcrops in the Philippines, typically growing in thin soils over limestone substrates. It occurs in areas with high humidity and seasonal rainfall patterns characteristic of tropical coastal environments.
Other threatened species in Cycadaceae
Frequently asked questions
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