Cycas pranburiensis
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Cycas pranburiensis faces severe population decline due to extensive habitat destruction from coastal development and tourism infrastructure along Thailand's eastern seaboard. The species is further threatened by illegal collection for the horticultural trade, as cycads are highly valued ornamental plants. Climate change poses an additional risk through sea-level rise and increased storm intensity affecting its narrow coastal distribution.
Habitat
This cycad is endemic to coastal areas of eastern Thailand, particularly around Prachuap Khiri Khan Province. It grows in sandy soils near beaches and coastal scrublands, typically within a few kilometers of the shoreline in areas with high humidity and salt tolerance.
