Barberton Cycad
Encephalartos paucidentatus Stapf & Burtt Davy
Encephalartos paucidentatus, known as the Barberton Cycad, is a species in the family Zamiaceae. It was first described in 1926 by Stapf & Burtt Davy. This cycad is native to Africa, with records from the Northern Provinces and Swaziland.
Description
Encephalartos paucidentatus is a member of the Zamiaceae family and is part of the genus Encephalartos. It is commonly referred to as the Barberton Cycad in English. The species was formally published in 1926 by Stapf & Burtt Davy. Its natural range includes parts of Africa, specifically the Northern Provinces and Swaziland. The species is part of the global distribution of cycads, contributing to the diversity of this ancient group of plants.
Other common names
Barberton Cycad
Distribution
Africa · Global · Northern Provinces · Swaziland
Synonyms
Encephalartos altensteinii var. paucidentatus