Cycad  (Cycas clivicola)

Threats

In some areas this cycad species is threatened by over-collection, but in general it is widespread and abundant (2).

Conservation

Cycad conservation is important to many sectors. They are an important group in horticulture, as well as being an ancient plant taxon. They contribute to the health and fertility of soil through their relationship with nitrogen fixing bacteria, and they are of interest to the pharmaceutical industry due to unique compounds contained within them (2). There is no targeted conservation action for this species.

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