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Cycas cantafolia Jutta, K.L.Chew & Saw [WFO] [IPNI] [POWO]

First published in: Blumea 55(3): 249-252, figs. 1-2. (2010).

Etymology: From the Latin canto (‘song’ or ‘singing’) and folium (‘leaf’), in reference to the name paku lagu used by the local Temuan community which alludes to the sound created when the leaves rustle in the wind. [source]

Nomenclatural Type Information
Type Location(s): HT:KEP

Distribution: Malaysia (Johor)

IUCN Red List Conservation Status: Vulnerable D2

References (2)

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Haynes JL. 2022. Etymological compendium of cycad names. Phytotaxa 550 (1) : 1-31. WLoC DOI
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Jutta K.L.Chew & Saw. 2010. A new species of Cycas (Cycadaceae) from Peninsular Malaysia. Blumea 55 (3) : 249-252. WLoC DOI URL

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