Dwarf Cycad
Encephalartos humilis I.Verd.
Encephalartos humilis, known as Dwarf Cycad, is a species in the Zamiaceae family. It was first described by I.Verd. in 1951. This cycad is native to Africa, particularly the Northern Provinces, and is also found in other global regions.
Description
Encephalartos humilis belongs to the genus Encephalartos within the Zamiaceae family. This species is commonly referred to as Dwarf Cycad in English. It was scientifically described in 1951 by I.Verd. The plant is native to the Northern Provinces of Africa and is also reported in other parts of the world. As a member of the Zamiaceae family, it shares characteristics typical of cycads, including a woody trunk and compound leaves.
Other common names
Dwarf Cycad
Distribution
Africa · Global · Northern Provinces