Encephalartos altensteinii
Eastern Cape Cycad, Eastern Cape Giant Cycad
Other regional names: Prickly Cycad
- Prickly Cycad
Also known as: Bombax encephalartos J.Schust. +18 more
- Bombax encephalartos J.Schust.
- Encephalartos altensteinii var. altensteinii
- Encephalartos altensteinii var. angustifolius Miq.
- Encephalartos altensteinii var. distans Regel
- Encephalartos altensteinii var. grandis Regel
- Encephalartos altensteinii var. macrophyllus Regel
- Encephalartos altensteinii var. parvifolius Regel
- Encephalartos altensteinii var. semidentatus Miq.
- Encephalartos altensteinii var. spinosior Regel
- Encephalartos longifolius var. hookeri DC.
- Encephalartos longifolius var. hookeri Miq.
- Encephalartos marumii De Vreise
- Encephalartos marumii de Vriese
- Encephalartos marumii DeVriese
- Encephalartos regalis W.Bull
- Encephalartos vroomii Mast.
- Zamia altensteinii (Lehm.) Heynh.
- Zamia glabra J.Schust.
- Zamia katzeri Regel ex J.Schust.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Zamiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Encephalartos altensteinii (commonly known as Eastern Cape Cycad or Eastern Cape Giant Cycad) is a palm tree belonging to the Zamiaceae family. Originating in Africa, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Palm
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southern Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Cape Provinces