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Cycas aenigma K.D.Hill & A.Lindstr. [WFO] [IPNI] [POWO]

First published in: Telopea 12(1): 130-132, fig. 3. (2008).

Etymology: From the Latin aenigma (‘puzzle’ or ‘riddle’), referring to knowledge of this particularly distinctive species only as a cultivated plant. [source]

Nomenclatural Type Information
Collector and Number: Fernando 1617
Locality: Philippines, Palawan, cult. Puerto Princessa city , 26 Jun 2001
Type Location(s): HT:LBC

Distribution: Philippines (Palawan - cult.)

IUCN Red List Conservation Status: Not Evaluated

References (2)

Comment(s)
2022
Haynes JL. 2022. Etymological compendium of cycad names. Phytotaxa 550 (1) : 1-31.
2008
Lindström AJ, Hill KD, Stanberg L. 2008. The genus Cycas (Cycadaceae) in The Philippines. Telopea 12 (1): 119-145.
Protologue description