Cycas silvestris
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Cycas silvestris faces significant pressure from habitat destruction as its native forest ecosystems are cleared for agriculture and urban development. The species is particularly vulnerable to over-collection for horticultural trade, as cycads are highly prized ornamental plants. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns and increased frequency of extreme weather events that can damage the slow-growing populations.
Habitat
Cycas silvestris inhabits tropical and subtropical forest environments, typically growing in well-drained soils on hillsides and forest margins. The species prefers partially shaded conditions under the forest canopy and is often found in areas with seasonal rainfall patterns.
Other threatened species in Cycadaceae
Frequently asked questions
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