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Albany Cycad

Encephalartos latifrons Lehm.
Albany Cycad
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Encephalartos latifrons, known as the Albany Cycad, is a cycad species in the family Zamiaceae. It is found in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa, growing at elevations between 200 and 600 meters.

Description

Encephalartos latifrons, described by Lehm. in 1838, is a species of cycad in the Zamiaceae family. It is native to the Eastern Cape province of South Africa, typically occurring at elevations of 200 to 600 meters. The species is known by the common name Albany Cycad. Its distribution is limited to this region, and it is considered very rare.

Other common names

Albany CycadCycad

Distribution

Africa · Global · Cape Provinces

Synonyms

Encephalartos horridus var. latifronsEncephalartos horridus subsp. latifrons

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