Cycas revoluta
Sago Palm
Genus: Cycas · Family: Cycadaceae
35· Uncommon
About
The northernmost cycad species, occurring at 31°N in southern Japan. Feathery pinnate leaves with slow growth and compact form. Features colorful orange/red seeds and specialized beetle pollination.
Native Regions
Japan, Ryukyu Islands
Height Range
3-8m
Growth Form
Single unbranched trunk
CITES Listing
Appendix II
Habitat & Distribution
Habitat Type
Tropical to warm temperate gardens; historically disturbed lowlands
Origin & Distribution
Southern Japan (31°N - northernmost cycad)
Key Characteristics
- Feathery pinnate leaves
- slow-growing
- compact form
- colorful orange/red seeds
Distinct Features
- Single central midrib on pinnae
- dioecious
- specialized beetle pollination
References
Sources: Wikipedia: Cycas; cycadlist.org
Image Source: Wikimedia Commons (CC-BY-SA 2.0 / 3.0)
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