Cycad
Cycas apoa K.D.Hill
Cycas apoa is a cycad species in the genus Cycas, part of the family Cycadaceae. It is native to northern New Guinea and Halmahera Island, where it grows in the Sepik River basin within wet lowland forests that experience modest seasonal flooding. The species was first described in 1994 by K.D. Hill.
Description
Cycas apoa is a member of the Cycadaceae family and is found in the tropical regions of northern New Guinea and Halmahera Island. It thrives in the wet lowland forests of the Sepik River basin, particularly in areas that experience mild seasonal flooding. This cycad is part of the genus Cycas, which includes various species distributed across Australia, Southern Asia, and other global regions. The species was scientifically described in 1994 by K.D. Hill.
Other common names
Cycad
Distribution
Australia · Southern Asia · Global · New Guinea