Cycas orientis
Appearance
Cycas orientis | |
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Gymnospermae |
Division: | Cycadophyta |
Class: | Cycadopsida |
Order: | Cycadales |
Family: | Cycadaceae |
Genus: | Cycas |
Species: | C. orientis
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Binomial name | |
Cycas orientis K.D.Hill
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Cycas orientis is a species of cycad native to East Arnhem Land in Australia's Northern Territory.[1] The species name "orientis" is derived from Latin and refers to the eastern distribution of the species in Arnhem Land.
Description
Cycas orientis is a species of cycad native to dry, open forests. It is a medium to large cycad, reaching heights of up to 7 meters (23 feet). Its bright green, glossy leaves can grow up to 1.25 meters (4 feet) in length. This species is well-adapted to the unique monsoonal climate of the region, which is characterized by the hot and wet, and the hot and dry seasons.[2] Since the Jurassic and Cretaceous periods, this species has changed very little.[3]
References
- ^ a b Ottley, H. (2010). "Cycas orientis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2010: e.T41992A10598037. Retrieved 26 June 2022.
- ^ "Cycas orientis". Palm and Cycad Societies of Australia. Retrieved 9 June 2023.
- ^ "Cycas orientis". PictureThis. Retrieved 9 June 2023.