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Queen sago

Cycas circinalis

Endangered

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 (Cycadales)

Species

Cycas circinalis (Queen sago)

Names in Other Languages

German Farnpalme

Portuguese cica

Hindi jangli-madan-mast-ka-phul

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Queen sago?

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

What is the conservation status of Queen sago?

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

Where does Queen sago live?

Queen sago 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 Queen sago belong to?

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

Is Queen sago endangered?

Yes, Queen sago (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 Queen sago belong to?

Queen sago (Cycas circinalis) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plante).

What are the closest relatives of Queen sago?

The closest relatives of Queen sago in the genus Cycas include faux sagoutier, fork-leaf cycas, Wade’s Pitogo, Arayat Pitogo, White Seed Sago.