Cycas papuana

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Figure 1. C. papuana in East Sepik, PNG.

Distribution & Habitat:[edit]

Open woodland and grasslands of the south west of PNG, around the Fly River area.

Description:[edit]

A medium sized cyacd to about 4m often with a branched trunk.

General:[edit]

Native use the mashed up seeds for treating sores.

Culture:[edit]

Prefers very well drained soil in a tropical, monsoonal climate.

Contributed by:[edit]

Rolf Kyburz,


External Links:[edit]

World List, IUCN, JSTOR, Trebrown

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