Cycas orientis

Cycas orientis
Conservation status
Least Concern  (IUCN 3.1) [1]
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Gymnospermae
Division:	Cycadophyta
Class:	Cycadopsida
Order:	Cycadales
Family:	Cycadaceae
Genus:	Cycas
Species:	C. orientis
Binomial name
Cycas orientis K.D.Hill

Cycas orientis is a species of cycad native to East Arnhem Land in Australia's Northern Territory. ^[1] The species name "orientis" is derived from Latin and refers to the eastern distribution of the species in Arnhem Land.

Description

Cycas orientis is a species of cycad native to dry, open forests. It is a medium to large cycad, reaching heights of up to 7 meters (23 feet). Its bright green, glossy leaves can grow up to 1.25 meters (4 feet) in length. This species is well-adapted to the unique monsoonal climate of the region, which is characterized by the hot and wet, and the hot and dry seasons. ^[2] Since the Jurassic and Cretaceous periods, this species has changed very little. ^{[3] [ failed verification ]}

References

1. Ottley, H. (2010). "Cycas orientis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2010: e.T41992A10598037. Retrieved 26 June 2022.
2. "Cycas orientis". Palm and Cycad Societies of Australia. Retrieved 9 June 2023.
3. "Cycas orientis". PictureThis. Retrieved 9 June 2023.