Cycas indica
Cycas indica A.Lindstr. & K.D.Hill
Cycas indica is a cycad species native to India, characterized by its branching growth habit and found in the dry plains of Karnataka. It was formally described in 2007 by A. Lindström and K. D. Hill and belongs to the family Cycadaceae. The species is sometimes confused with Cycas swamyi, which is also considered a synonym of Cycas circinalis.
Description
Cycas indica is a member of the genus Cycas and is part of the Cycadaceae family. It is endemic to southern Asia, specifically India, where it is found in the dry plains of Karnataka. This species is notable for its branching growth form, which distinguishes it from some other cycad species. It was first published in 2007 by A. Lindström and K. D. Hill. Cycas indica has taxonomic ties to Cycas swamyi, which is also regarded as a variety of Cycas circinalis and is considered a synonym of this species.
Distribution
Southern Asia · India
Synonyms
Cycas swamyi