Distribution of Encephalartos in southeast Africa (Jones 1993); see species descriptions for distributions north of 15° S latitude.
Pinna detail on Encephalartos ferox at the San Diego Zoo [C.J. Earle, 2007.02.28].
Encephalartos villosus at the San Diego Zoo [C.J. Earle, 2007.02.28].
Encephalartos
The following species are not described here. Interested readers are referred to the excellent descriptions provided by The Cycad Pages for data on all species of Encephalartos.
E. laurentianus grows to a height (or length, as it is often decumbent) of 15 m and a diameter of 1 m, making it the most massive of all cycads. Moreover, it often grows in clumps.
Africa Cycads provides good photos, distribution maps and descriptions for all African cycads, including Encephalartos.
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