Cycas clivicola

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Taxonomy [top]

Kingdom Phylum Class Order Family
PLANTAE TRACHEOPHYTA CYCADOPSIDA CYCADALES CYCADACEAE

Scientific Name: Cycas clivicola
Species Authority: K.D.Hill
Infra-specific Taxa Assessed:
Taxonomic Notes: This species has two subspecies: C. clivicola ssp. clivicola and C. clivicola ssp. lutea, which are assessed separately

Assessment Information [top]

Red List Category & Criteria: Least Concern     ver 3.1
Year Assessed: 2010
Assessor/s: Hill, K.D
Reviewer/s: Donaldson, J.S. & Bösenberg, J.D.
Justification:
The two subspecies have been assessed as Least concern and the overall assessment is Least Concern. This species occurs over a wide range (>300,000 km²) and is regarded as stable and relatively abundant.
History:
2003 Near Threatened (IUCN 2003)

Geographic Range [top]

Range Description: This species occurs on limestone outcrops in Thailand, both on the mainland and on the islands. It is also found in the Perlis state of Malaysia and in Cambodia and Viet Nam. Occurs from sea level up to 60 m.
Countries:
Native:
Cambodia; Malaysia (Peninsular Malaysia); Thailand; Viet Nam
Presence uncertain:
Lao People's Democratic Republic

Population [top]

Population: This is an abundant and widespread species. The actual population numbers have not been estimated.
Population Trend: Stable

Habitat and Ecology [top]

Habitat and Ecology: This species occurs on limestone outcrops. Plants are found on near-vertical cliffs in full sun.
Systems: Terrestrial

Threats [top]

Major Threat(s): The species is collected for ornamental purposes.

Conservation Actions [top]

Conservation Actions: This species is listed on Appendix II of the CITES Appendices. Plants are found in the Perlis State Park in Malaysia.
Citation: Hill, K.D 2010. Cycas clivicola. In: IUCN 2011. IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2011.2. <www.iucnredlist.org>. Downloaded on 10 February 2012.
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