Ituri Forest Cycad
Encephalartos ituriensis Bamps & Lisowski
Encephalartos ituriensis is a cycad species in the Zamiaceae family, native to the Ituri forest region in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It grows in grasslands on two large granite monadnocks. The species is classified as 'Near Threatened' by the IUCN.
Description
Encephalartos ituriensis, described by Bamps & Lisowski in 1990, is a cycad found in the Ituri forest area of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It is known as the Ituri Forest Cycad in English and is part of the Zamiaceae family. This species is restricted to grasslands on two large granite monadnocks within the region. Its conservation status is listed as 'Near Threatened' by the IUCN, indicating potential risks to its survival. The species is distributed within Africa, specifically in Uganda and Zaïre.
Other common names
Ituri Forest Cycad
Distribution
Africa · Global · Uganda · Zaïre