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cica

Cycas circinalis

Endangered

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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 (cica)

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 cica?

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

What is the conservation status of cica?

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

Where does cica live?

cica 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 cica belong to?

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

Is cica endangered?

Yes, cica (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 cica belong to?

cica (Cycas circinalis) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).

What are the closest relatives of cica?

The closest relatives of cica in the genus Cycas include cica, cica, Arayat Pitogo, White Seed Sago, Queensland cycas.