Genus Cycas
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Classified within the Cycadaceae family, the genus Cycas is a group comprising 128 taxa. It is widespread across Tropical Asia, and is also natively found in Africa, Temperate Asia, Australasia, and the Pacific. Across its taxa, it is commonly associated with wet tropical, seasonally dry tropical, and subtropical environments. It features a mix of trees and shrubs.
Data Profile
- Taxonomic Scale: 128 taxa (119 base species, 9 variants).
- Centers of Diversity: Tropical Asia (74), Australasia (43), Temperate Asia (22)
- Primary Climates: Wet Tropical (58), Seasonally Dry Tropical (42), Subtropical (27)
- Dominant Forms: Shrubs (118), Trees (33), Herbaceous Perennials (1)
128 taxa found