Cycas debaoensis explained

Cycas debaoensis is a plant species endemic to the Guangxi region of China. It grows in sunny locations at elevations of 700–1000 m.^[1] It is closely related to Cycas multipinnata.

Description

Cycas debaoensis has a trunk that shows up to 70 cm above ground. Leaves are tripinnate with spines along the rachis. Seeds are green, yellow, or brown, 3–4 cm across.^{[1] [2]}

Distribution

Cycas debaoensis is found in:

• Fuping Village 扶平村 in Debao County
• near Dingye 定业乡 in Napo County
• near Banshui 泮水乡 in Baise City
• near Gula 谷拉乡 in Funing County

External links

• Debao Cycad Conservation Project

Notes and References

1. http://www.efloras.org/florataxon.aspx?flora_id=2&taxon_id=210000341 Flora of China v 4 p 3, Cycas debaoensis
2. Zhong, Ye Cong & Chen, Chia-jui. 1997. Acta Phytotaxonomica Sinica 35(6): 571 Cycas debaoensis