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Voi cycad

Encephalartos kisambo Faden & Beentje
Voi cycad
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Encephalartos kisambo, known as the Voi cycad, is a cycad species in the Zamiaceae family. It is native to Kenya and Tanzania, where it grows on steep, forested hills and rocky slopes, including cloud forest habitats. The species was described in 1989 by Faden and Beentje.

Description

Encephalartos kisambo is a cycad species found in Kenya and Tanzania. It inhabits steep, forested hills and rocky slopes, including cloud forest environments. The species is under threat due to habitat loss and over-collection for the horticultural trade. It was first described in 1989 by Faden and Beentje and belongs to the Zamiaceae family.

Other common names

Voi cycad

Distribution

Mount Kasigau · Africa · Global · Kenya · Tanzania

Synonyms

Encephalartos kangaEncephalartos voiensis

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