THIM : angio
National Herbarium (Tracheophytes), National Biodiversity Centre
Catalog #:
THIM00004
Taxon:
Cycas pectinata Ham.
Family: Cycadaceae
Family: Cycadaceae
Determiner: A.J.C. Grierson (1979-6-29)
Collector:
A.J.C. Grierson 2357
Date: 29 June 1979
Verbatim Date:1979-6-29
Additional Collectors:
D.G. Long
Locality:
Bhutan, Trashigang, Cha zam & Duksum, E bank of Dangme Chu between Cha zam & Duksum N of Trashigang
Verbatim Coordinates:
27 24' 91 35
Elevation:
1100-1100 meters
Verbatim Elevation:
1100
Habitat:
Steep rocky slope above river
Associated Species:
amongst Pinus roxburghii, Cassia fistule, lemon grass, etc in arid valley
Description:
Dioecious tree with erect stems 1m tall, 15 cm diam, bearing old leaf scars; female inflorescence borne at top of stem, depressed globose, c 40 cm diam, seeds orange, 3 on each side of scale stipe densely packed and completely hidden by upturned pectinate flattened distal portion. leaves+ - erect borne on top stem 140- 170 cm, petiole 25-37 cm long, longest leaflets 12-18cm long, Local name Bongo, Seeds used to make flour in times of famiune
Disposition:
accessioned, National Herbarium
Usage Rights: CC BY-NC (Attribution-Non-Commercial)
Rights Holder: Royal Government of Bhutan
Access Rights: http://biodiversity.bt/bbp/datasharing
Record Id: aaa55f7e-585a-4b10-a17b-441ffe5f4a38
For additional information on this specimen, please contact:
Rinchen Yangzom (ryangzom@moaf.gov.bt)
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