Blyde River Cycad
Encephalartos cupidus R.A.Dyer
Encephalartos cupidus is a cycad species belonging to the family Zamiaceae. It is native to the Limpopo Province in South Africa, where it grows at elevations between 700 and 1,500 meters. The species was first described in 1971 by R.A. Dyer. It is known by the common name Blyde River Cycad.
Description
Encephalartos cupidus is a member of the genus Encephalartos, which is part of the cycad family Zamiaceae. This species is specifically found in the Limpopo Province of South Africa. It thrives in a range of elevations from 700 to 1,500 meters. The plant was scientifically described in 1971 by R.A. Dyer and is commonly referred to as the Blyde River Cycad.
Other common names
Blyde River CycadCycad
Distribution
Africa · Global · Northern Provinces