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Geographic Range [top]
Range Description: C. wadei is endemic to the Philippines, where it is found on Culion island, part of the Calamanian group. Plants occur to the east of Halsey Harbour. Occurs at an estimated altitude of 20 to 50 m.
Countries occurrence:
Native:
Philippines
Additional data:
? Estimated area of occupancy (AOO) - km2: 10
? Number of Locations: 1
? Lower elevation limit (metres): 20
? Upper elevation limit (metres): 50
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Population [top]
Population: The species is found as one subpopulation of about 5,000 mature individuals. Plants are fairly dispersed.
Current Population Trend: Decreasing
Additional data:
? Number of mature individuals: 5000
? Population severely fragmented: No
Habitat and Ecology [top]
Habitat and Ecology: This species grows on low hills in lowland regions amid large open expanses of coarse grass dominated by Imperata species. Plants are found under low bushes or trees bordering large open grassy areas.
Systems: Terrestrial
Generation Length (years): 40
Use and Trade [top]
Use and Trade: This is grown as an ornamental plant.and the seeds are also used as ornaments.
Threats [top]
Major Threat(s): This species is threatened due to the conversion of grasslands into settlement areas and burning of grasslands to promote growth of young grass for cattle. Based on satellite images, at least 30% of the general habitat has been cleared. The seeds and seedlings of the species are collected and sold as ornamentals in local fairs.
Conservation Actions [top]
Conservation Actions: This species is listed on Appendix II of the CITES Appendices.
Citation: Hill, K.D. 2010. Cycas wadei. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2010: e.T42097A10631294. http://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2010-3.RLTS.T42097A10631294.en. Downloaded on 01 December 2017.
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