Cycas_seemannii

<i>Cycas seemannii</i>

Cycas seemannii

Species of plant in the family Cycadaceae

Cycas seemannii is a species of cycad found in Fiji, Vanuatu (in Efate), Tonga, and New Caledonia.[3]

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In Vanuatu, the cycad is known as namele and is an important symbol of traditional culture. It serves as a powerful taboo sign,[4] and a pair of namele leaves appears on the national flag and coat of arms. Together with the nanggaria plant, another symbol of Vanuatu culture, the namele also gives its name to Nagriamel, an indigenous political movement.

References

  1. [1]
    Hill, K.D. (2010). "Cycas seemannii". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2010: e.T42064A10641249. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2010-3.RLTS.T42064A10641249.en. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
  2. [2]
    "Cycas seemannii A.Braun". Plants of the World Online. The Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. n.d. Retrieved September 23, 2020.
  3. [3]
    Whitelock, Loran M. 2002. The Cycads. Portland: Timber Press. ISBN 0-88192-522-5
  4. [4]
    "A Princely Title". Vanuatu Daily Post.


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