Cycas wadei
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Cycas wadei faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited range. The species is further threatened by overcollection for horticultural trade, as cycads are highly valued ornamental plants. Mining activities and infrastructure development have fragmented remaining populations, while the species' extremely slow growth rate and limited reproductive capacity make recovery particularly challenging.
Habitat
Cycas wadei inhabits tropical limestone karst formations and rocky outcrops in lowland and hill forests. The species typically grows in well-drained soils on steep slopes and cliff faces where it can access adequate sunlight while benefiting from the mineral-rich limestone substrate.
