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ban shou (Fern Palm)

Cycas revoluta

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Africa and Asia and Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Widely distributed across Africa (5 countries), Asia (India, Taiwan), Europe (Portugal), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Marshall Islands), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).

🇸🇨 Seychelles 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇱🇾 Libya 🇮🇳 India 🇧🇫 Burkina Faso 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇨🇩 Congo (DRC) 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇲🇭 Marshall Islands

Full Taxonomy

Species

Cycas revoluta (ban shou)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ban shou

Chinese feng-wei-jiao-ye

Portuguese cica

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of ban shou?

The scientific name of ban shou is Cycas revoluta. It belongs to the genus Cycas.

Where does ban shou live?

ban shou is found in Widely distributed across Africa (5 countries), Asia (India, Taiwan), Europe (Portugal), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Marshall Islands), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).. Countries include Brazil, Burkina Faso, Colombia, Congo (DRC), India, Libya, Marshall Islands, Portugal, Seychelles, South Africa.

What family does ban shou belong to?

ban shou (Cycas revoluta) belongs to the genus Cycas, which is part of the taxonomic family Cycadaceae.

What kingdom does ban shou belong to?

ban shou (Cycas revoluta) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (植物).

What are the closest relatives of ban shou?

The closest relatives of ban shou in the genus Cycas include fork-leaf cycas, Wade’s Pitogo, Arayat Pitogo, White Seed Sago, Queensland cycas.