Cycas pectinata

  • 20th April, 2023
  • Cycas pectinata is an evergreen, palm-like plant belonging to the Cycadaceae family. In this there is direct fertilization of unfertilized seeds in the open air by pollination.
  • It is one of the most ancient Gymnosperms, probably originating at the end of the Carboniferous period 300–325 million years ago and reaching its greatest diversity during the Jurassic–Cretaceous period.
  • It is listed as Vulnerable on the Red List the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). The genetic information contained in Cycas pectinata makes it valuable for scientific research and conservation.
  • Recent studies have shown that the existence of Cycas pectinata in the Himalayan country is highly threatened by collection as an ornamental plant and habitat destruction.
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