15-20 species of Cycas are found all over the world. However, the distribution of Cycas is more noticeable in high and sub-tropical regions. Cycas grows abundantly in East Africa, India, South China, Japan, Madagascar, Australia, etc. Cycas grow in the hilly areas of Chittagong and the Ghazni forests of Sherpur in Bangladesh. Cycas revoluta and Cycas circinalis are planted in gardens as ornamental plants.