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fork-leaf cycas

Cycas micholitzii Dyer
fork-leaf cycas
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Cycas micholitzii is a species in the genus Cycas, belonging to the family Cycadaceae. It is commonly known as fork-leaf cycas and was first described by Dyer in 1905. This species is native to Southern Asia, with records from Laos and Vietnam.

Description

Cycas micholitzii is a member of the Cycadaceae family, a group of ancient seed plants. It is found in Southern Asia, particularly in Laos and Vietnam. The species was scientifically described in 1905 by Dyer. Its common name, fork-leaf cycas, refers to the distinctive morphology of its foliage. As part of the genus Cycas, it shares characteristics typical of cycads, such as a stout and woody trunk and large, compound leaves.

Other common names

fork-leaf cycas

Distribution

Southern Asia · Global · Laos · Vietnam

Synonyms

Dyerocycas micholitziiEpicycas micholitziiCycas micholitzii var. micholitzii

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