🐾

Farnpalme

Cycas circinalis

Endangered

On this page

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, montane grasslands and shrublands, and Mediterranean forests and woodlands, among 5 distinct biome types spanning the Afrotropic and Oceanian realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Distributed across Marshall Islands, Portugal, South Africa, Taiwan, and United States. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇿🇦 South Africa 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇺🇸 United States 🇲🇭 Marshall Islands

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Cycadopsida (Cycadopsida)

Order

Cycadales (Palmfarne)

Species

Cycas circinalis (Farnpalme)

Names in Other Languages

German Farnpalme

Portuguese cica

Hindi jangli-madan-mast-ka-phul

Similar Species in Cycas

Critically Endangered

Critically Endangered

View all species in Cycas →

Explore More

Compare Species

vs Farnpalme vs fork-leaf cycas vs Wade’s Pitogo vs Arayat Pitogo

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Farnpalme?

The scientific name of Farnpalme is Cycas circinalis. It belongs to the genus Cycas.

What is the conservation status of Farnpalme?

Farnpalme (Cycas circinalis) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Farnpalme live?

Farnpalme is found in Distributed across Marshall Islands, Portugal, South Africa, Taiwan, and United States. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Marshall Islands, Portugal, South Africa, Taiwan, United States.

What family does Farnpalme belong to?

Farnpalme (Cycas circinalis) belongs to the genus Cycas, which is part of the taxonomic family Cycadaceae.

Is Farnpalme endangered?

Yes, Farnpalme (Cycas circinalis) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Farnpalme belong to?

Farnpalme (Cycas circinalis) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).

What are the closest relatives of Farnpalme?

The closest relatives of Farnpalme in the genus Cycas include Farnpalme, Wade’s Pitogo, Arayat Pitogo, White Seed Sago, Queensland cycas.