Cycas candida
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Cycas candida faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as its limestone karst forest habitat is cleared for agriculture and urban development. The species is further threatened by overcollection for the horticultural trade, as cycads are highly prized ornamental plants. Climate change poses an additional risk through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the specialized microhabitats this endemic species requires.
Habitat
Cycas candida is endemic to limestone karst formations in the Philippines, where it grows in specialized forest habitats on rocky outcrops and cliff faces. The species requires well-drained soils and the unique microclimate conditions provided by karst topography.
