Suurberg Cycad
Encephalartos longifolius (Jacq.) Lehm.
Encephalartos longifolius is a cycad in the Zamiaceae family, native to South Africa. It is known by the common names Suurberg Cycad, Thunberg's cycad, breadpalm, or broodboom. This species is low-growing and palm-like in appearance. It is classified as near threatened by the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
Description
Encephalartos longifolius (Jacq.) Lehm. is a cycad species in the family Zamiaceae, native to the Cape Provinces of South Africa. It is a low-growing, palm-like plant and is one of the cycads found in the region. The species was first described in 1834. It is commonly referred to as Suurberg Cycad, Thunberg's cycad, breadpalm, or broodboom. Due to habitat loss and other threats, it is listed as near threatened in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
Other common names
Suurberg CycadThunberg's CycadThunberg’s cycad
Distribution
Africa · Global · Cape Provinces
Synonyms
Zamia longifoliaZamia lanuginosaEncephalartos lanuginosusEncephalartos longifolius var. angustifoliusEncephalartos longifolius var. latifoliusEncephalartos longifolius var. revolutusEncephalartos mauritianusEncephalartos longifolius subsp. revolutusEncephalartos horridus var. lanuginosusEncephalartos lanuginosus var. lanuginosusEncephalartos longifolius var. longifolius