Cycas brachycantha
Cycas brachycantha K.D.Hill, T.H.Nguyên & P.K.Lôc
Cycas brachycantha is a cycad species in the family Cycadaceae, native to northern Vietnam. It is endemic to Bắc Kạn Province and is found in Ba Bể National Park. This species grows in soil-free cracks and crevices of limestone crests and ridges under the canopy of evergreen forests.
Description
Cycas brachycantha, described by K.D. Hill, T.H. Nguyên, and P.K. Lôc in 2004, is a member of the genus Cycas. It is restricted to limestone habitats in the forests of northern Vietnam. The plant thrives in rocky, soil-free environments on limestone formations, typically under the shade of evergreen forest canopies. Its limited distribution highlights its ecological specialization to specific geological and climatic conditions in its native range.
Distribution
Southern Asia · Global · Vietnam