Gorongo Cycad

Encephalartos manikensis (Gilliland) Gilliland

Encephalartos manikensis, known as Gorongo Cycad, is a species in the Zamiaceae family. It was first described in 1939 by Gilliland, based on earlier work by Gilliland. This cycad is native to parts of Africa, including Mozambique and Zimbabwe.

Description

Encephalartos manikensis is a member of the Zamiaceae family, a group of ancient, seed-producing plants commonly known as cycads. The species is native to regions in Africa, specifically Mozambique and Zimbabwe. It was formally published in 1939 by Gilliland, who also credited the original authorship to Gilliland. The species is known by the common name Gorongo Cycad in both English and the target language. The genus Encephalartos is characterized by its cycad-like growth form and is widely distributed across various parts of Africa.