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Cycad

Encephalartos aplanatus Vorster
Cycad
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Encephalartos aplanatus is a species in the Zamiaceae family, native to Africa and Swaziland. It is commonly known as a Cycad and was formally described in 1996 by Vorster.

Description

Encephalartos aplanatus is a member of the Zamiaceae family and belongs to the genus Encephalartos. It is found in the regions of Africa and Swaziland. The species was first published in 1996 by Vorster. This plant is part of the Cycad group, a term used for a variety of ancient seed plants.

Other common names

Cycad

Distribution

Africa · Global · Swaziland

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