Cycas orientis
Species of cycad
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Cycas orientis is a species of cycad native to East Arnhem Land in Australia's Northern Territory.[1] The species name "orientis" is derived from Latin and refers to the eastern distribution of the species in Arnhem Land.
| Cycas orientis | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Gymnospermae |
| Division: | Cycadophyta |
| Class: | Cycadopsida |
| Order: | Cycadales |
| Family: | Cycadaceae |
| Genus: | Cycas |
| Species: | C. orientis |
| Binomial name | |
| Cycas orientis K.D.Hill | |
Description
Cycas orientis is a species of cycad native to dry, open forests. It is a medium to large cycad, reaching heights of up to 7 meters (23 feet). Its bright green, glossy leaves can grow up to 1.25 meters (4 feet) in length. This species is well-adapted to the unique monsoonal climate of the region, which is characterized by the hot and wet, and the hot and dry seasons.[2] Since the Jurassic and Cretaceous periods, this species has changed very little.[3][failed verification]
