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Encephalartos msinganus Vorster
Cycad
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Encephalartos msinganus is a cycad species in the family Zamiaceae, native to Africa, specifically KwaZulu-Natal. It was described by Vorster in 1996.

Description

Encephalartos msinganus belongs to the genus Encephalartos, which is part of the plant family Zamiaceae. This species is found in the region of KwaZulu-Natal in Africa. The species was formally published in 1996 by the botanist Vorster. Commonly referred to as a cycad, it is one of several species within this ancient group of seed plants.

Other common names

Msinga CycadCycad

Distribution

Africa · Global · KwaZulu-Natal

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