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Madagascar Cycad

Cycas thouarsii

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Africa and South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Distributed across Brazil and Seychelles.

🇸🇨 Seychelles 🇧🇷 Brazil

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (Pflanzen)
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Class
Cycadopsida (Cycadopsida)
Order
Cycadales (Palmfarne)
Family
Cycadaceae
Genus
Cycas
Species
Cycas thouarsii (Madagascar Cycad)

Names in Other Languages

French faux sagoutier
Portuguese cica

Similar Species in Cycas

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Farnpalme
Cycas circinalis
Endangered
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Farnpalme
Cycas rumphii
Near Threatened
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Wade’s Pitogo
Cycas wadei
Critically Endangered
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Arayat Pitogo
Cycas riuminiana
Endangered
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White Seed Sago
Cycas candida
Endangered
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Queensland cycas
Cycas media
Least Concern
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Ha Long Cycad
Cycas tropophylla
Near Threatened
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Curran’s Pitogo
Cycas curranii
Critically Endangered
View all species in Cycas →

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Compare Species

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Madagascar Cycad?
The scientific name of Madagascar Cycad is Cycas thouarsii. It belongs to the genus Cycas.
What is the conservation status of Madagascar Cycad?
Madagascar Cycad (Cycas thouarsii) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Madagascar Cycad live?
Madagascar Cycad is found in Distributed across Brazil and Seychelles.. Countries include Brazil, Seychelles.
What family does Madagascar Cycad belong to?
Madagascar Cycad (Cycas thouarsii) belongs to the genus Cycas, which is part of the taxonomic family Cycadaceae.
Is Madagascar Cycad endangered?
No, Madagascar Cycad (Cycas thouarsii) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Madagascar Cycad belong to?
Madagascar Cycad (Cycas thouarsii) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).
What are the closest relatives of Madagascar Cycad?
The closest relatives of Madagascar Cycad in the genus Cycas include Farnpalme, Farnpalme, Wade’s Pitogo, Arayat Pitogo, White Seed Sago.

Native Range — 2 Countries

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Genus Cycas — 12 Species

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Farnpalme
Cycas rumphii
NT 🐾
Farnpalme
Cycas circinalis
EN 🐾
Wade’s Pitogo
Cycas wadei
CR 🐾
Arayat Pitogo
Cycas riuminiana
EN 🐾
White Seed Sago
Cycas candida
EN 🐾
Queensland cycas
Cycas media
LC 🐾
Ha Long Cycad
Cycas tropophylla
NT 🐾
Curran’s Pitogo
Cycas curranii
CR
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Madagascar Cycad
Cycas thouarsii
LC
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Beddome’s Cycas
Cycas beddomei
EN 🐾
Fern Palm
Cycas revoluta
NE 🐾
fork-leaf cycas
Cycas micholitzii
VU
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