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<i>Cycas orientis</i>

Cycas orientis

Species of cycad

Cycas orientis is a species of cycad, native to Australia's Northern Territory.[1]

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Naming

Cycas orientis belongs to the plant family Cycadaceae, which is part of the division Cycadophyta. 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 the dry, open forests of East Arnhem Land in the Northern Territory of Australia. It is a medium to large cycad, reaching heights of up to 7 meters (23 feet), and is characterized by its bright green, glossy leaves that 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 bt the hot and wet, and hot and dry seasons.[2] Since the Jurassic and Cretaceous periods, this species has changed very little.[3]

References

  1. [1]
    Ottley, H. (2010). "Cycas orientis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2010: e.T41992A10598037. Retrieved 26 June 2022.
  2. [2]
    "Cycas orientis". Palm and Cycad Societies of Australia. Retrieved 9 June 2023.
  3. [3]
    "Cycas orientis". PictureThis. Retrieved 9 June 2023.


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