Encephalartos villosus
Poor Mans Cycad
Genus: Encephalartos · Family: Zamiaceae
40· Uncommon
About
Most common Encephalartos in cultivation. Hardy and adaptable with soft dark green leaves and hairy petioles. Ideal for beginners.
Native Regions
South Africa, Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal
Height Range
0.5-1.5m
Growth Form
Usually stemless, clustering
CITES Listing
Appendix I
Habitat & Distribution
Habitat Type
Forest margins and grasslands
Origin & Distribution
South Africa (Eastern Cape to KwaZulu-Natal)
Key Characteristics
- Soft dark green leaves
- hairy petioles
- freely suckering
- very hardy
Distinct Features
- Woolly covering on emerging leaves
- most commonly cultivated Encephalartos
References
Sources: SANBI; Wikipedia
Image Source: Wikimedia Commons (CC-BY-SA)
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