ENCEPHALARTOS MIDDELBURGENSIS
Author:
Vorster,Robbertse&Westhuizen,1989
Family:
ZAMIACEAE
Origin:
Elevation:
Publisher:
Vorster, Robbertse & S.van der Westh. In: S. African J. Bot. 55(1): 122-126. (1989).
Collection number:
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Thickness:
35-45 Centimetres
Height:
7-10 Metres
Propagate:
Seeds/Suckers
CITES:
Synonyms:
Encephalartos eugene-maraisii subsp. middelburgensis, John J. Lavranos and Douglas L. Goode 1988.
The name Encephalartos is derived from the Greek. en meaning 'within', kephali meaning 'head' and artos meaning 'bread'. The species is named after Middelburg District, where it is found. Female cones by Ken Hennell, Flickr.com. Large plant from Cycadwofi.com. And another wild one from Cycadwofi.com.
Flower
Cones: Green - Brown
Soil
Rich
Water
Medium
Sun
Maximum
