pollinating vectors by transferring pollen to female cones.

Conservation

The species is critically endangered, with a world population of only about 600 plants. It is listed under CITES Appendix I which prohibits international trade in specimens of this species except when the purpose of the import is not commercial, for instance for scientific research.

Although Microcycas calocomas round crown and shiny drooping leaves make it a very ornamental plant, cultivation is limited

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