''Cycas orientis'' is a species of
cycad, native to Australia's
Northern Territory.
Naming
''Cycas orientis'' belongs to the plant family Cycadaceae, which is part of the division Cycadophyta
Cycads are seed plants that typically have a stout and woody (ligneous) trunk (botany), trunk with a crown (botany), crown of large, hard, stiff, evergreen and (usually) pinnate leaves. The species are dioecious, that is, individual plants o ...
. The species name "orientis" is derived from Latin and refers to the eastern distribution of the species in Arnhem Land.
Description
''Cycas orientis'' is a species of cycad native to the dry, open forests of East Arnhem Land
Arnhem Land is a historical region of the Northern Territory of Australia, with the term still in use. It is located in the north-eastern corner of the territory and is around from the territory capital, Darwin. In 1623, Dutch East India Compan ...
in the Northern Territory of Australia. It is a medium to large cycad, reaching heights of up to 7 meters (23 feet), and is characterized by its bright green, glossy leaves that 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 bt the hot and wet, and hot and dry seasons.
References
orientis
Flora of the Northern Territory
Plants described in 1994
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