Cycad

Encephalartos hirsutus P.J.H.Hurter

Encephalartos hirsutus is a cycad species belonging to the family Zamiaceae. It is native to the Limpopo Province of South Africa, where it is found on south-east-facing quartzite cliffs in the Makuya Nature Reserve, near the Kruger National Park. This species grows at elevations between 800 and 1,000 meters above sea level. It was first described in 1996 by P.J.H. Hurter.

Description

Encephalartos hirsutus is a cycad species native to the Limpopo Province of South Africa. It is found in three distinct localities on quartzite cliffs within the Makuya Nature Reserve, which borders the Kruger National Park. These sites are located at elevations ranging from 800 to 1,000 meters. The species was formally described by P.J.H. Hurter in 1996. As a member of the Zamiaceae family, it is part of a group of ancient seed plants that have existed for millions of years.