Encephalartos equatorialis

Encephalartos equatorialis P.J.H.Hurter

Encephalartos equatorialis is a cycad species native to Uganda, specifically found on two granite hills along the eastern shore of Thurston Bay on Lake Victoria, at elevations up to 1000 meters. It was described by P.J.H. Hurter in 1995.

Description

This cycad species belongs to the genus Encephalartos and the family Zamiaceae. Its distribution is limited to specific locations in Uganda, highlighting its restricted geographic range. The species is part of the global cycad diversity and is recognized for its occurrence in the African region.