Pollination of endangered Cuban cycad Microcycas calocoma (Miq.) A.DC.

Authors: VOVIDES A.P.¹; OGATA N.¹; SOSA V.¹; PENA-GARCIA E.²

Source: Botanical Journal of the Linnean Society, Volume 125, Number 3, November 1997 , pp. 201-210(10)

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Abstract:

Observations indicate that natural regeneration in the field of the cycad Microcycas calocoma (Miq.) A.DC. is extremely low, and has been so since early this century. It appears that populations of its insect pollinator are practically extinct, but some pollinator activity appears to be present in the largest population of Microcycas. Recommendations for identification and captive breeding of the pollinator are suggested as a complementary conservation strategy to a Microcycas propagation programme already established at the Cuban National Botanical Garden.Copyright 1997 The Linnean Society of London

Keywords: cycad conservation; endangered species; pollination biology

Language: English

Document Type: Research article

Affiliations: 1: Departamento de Sistematica Vegetal, Instituto de Ecologia, A.C. Apdo. Postal 63, Xalapa, Veracruz, 91000, Mexico 2: Jardin Botanico Nacional de Cuba, Carret. del Rocio km. 3.5., 19230 Calabazar-Boyeros, La Habana, Cuba

Publication date: 1997-11-01