Microcycas
Microcycas
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species Zamiaceae
Morphological Summary
Monotypic genus of cycads endemic to Cuba, the only cycad native to the island. It is an extraordinary botanical relic and the sole Cuban representative of the family Cycadaceae. Its wild populations are severely reduced and it is the subject of intensive conservation programs.
Distribution Cuba (western: Pinar del Río Province)
Conservation Critically endangered; fewer than 1,000 known wild individuals
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Microcycas calocoma (Miq.) A.DC.
Cork Palm
Specimen ID RN-MCCY-00001
Origin Cuba occidental (provincia de Pinar del Río)
Type Cycad