Cycas glauca
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Cycas glauca faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from urban development and agricultural expansion across its limited Queensland range. Collection pressure for horticultural trade has historically impacted wild populations, while altered fire regimes and invasive plant species continue to degrade remaining habitat quality. The species' extremely slow growth rate and limited reproductive capacity make recovery particularly challenging once populations are reduced.
Habitat
Cycas glauca inhabits open eucalyptus woodlands and coastal scrublands in southeastern Queensland, typically growing on sandy soils and rocky outcrops. The species occurs in both coastal and inland environments, often in areas with seasonal moisture availability and well-drained substrates.
