Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Cycadales
Family:
Species:
brevifoliolatus
ID:
668016

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vorster

Source:
wcs

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
S. African J. Bot. 62: 61 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000667348

Common Names

  • Brevifoliolatus Encephalartos
  • Brevifoliolatus Cycad
  • Brevifoliolatus Palm

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Description

Encephalartos brevifoliolatus (also called the Short-leaved Cycad, among many other common names) is a species of cycad in the family Zamiaceae. It is an evergreen, perennial plant with a trunk up to 1 m tall and a height of up to 2 m. It is native to South Africa and is found in grasslands and moist forests.

Uses & Benefits

Encephalartos brevifoliolatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for timber and for fuelwood.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Encephalartos brevifoliolatus has small, yellow-green flowers that are borne in clusters. The seed is a small, round, black seed with a white or yellowish-white aril. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves that are initially light green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Encephalartos brevifoliolatus is a hardy, evergreen cycad that is native to South Africa. It is easy to propagate from seeds or by division of the rootball. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed, but it is slow to germinate and can take up to a year. It can also be propagated by taking cuttings from the stems.

Where to Find Encephalartos brevifoliolatus

Encephalartos brevifoliolatus is native to South Africa.

Encephalartos brevifoliolatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Encephalartos brevifoliolatus?

Encephalartos brevifoliolatus

What is the common name of Encephalartos brevifoliolatus?

Short-leaved Cycad

What is the natural habitat of Encephalartos brevifoliolatus?

Dry, rocky hillsides and open woodlands

Species in the Encephalartos genus

Encephalartos aemulans, Encephalartos altensteinii, Encephalartos aplanatus, Encephalartos arenarius, Encephalartos barteri, Encephalartos brevifoliolatus, Encephalartos bubalinus, Encephalartos caffer, Encephalartos cerinus, Encephalartos chimanimaniensis, Encephalartos concinnus, Encephalartos cupidus, Encephalartos cycadifolius, Encephalartos delucanus, Encephalartos dolomiticus, Encephalartos dyerianus, Encephalartos equatorialis, Encephalartos eugene-maraisii, Encephalartos ferox, Encephalartos friderici-guilielmi, Encephalartos ghellinckii, Encephalartos gratus, Encephalartos heenanii, Encephalartos hildebrandtii, Encephalartos hirsutus, Encephalartos horridus, Encephalartos humilis, Encephalartos inopinus, Encephalartos ituriensis, Encephalartos kisambo, Encephalartos laevifolius, Encephalartos lanatus, Encephalartos latifrons, Encephalartos laurentianus, Encephalartos lebomboensis, Encephalartos lehmannii, Encephalartos longifolius, Encephalartos mackenziei, Encephalartos macrostrobilus, Encephalartos manikensis, Encephalartos marunguensis, Encephalartos middelburgensis, Encephalartos msinganus, Encephalartos munchii, Encephalartos natalensis, Encephalartos ngoyanus, Encephalartos nubimontanus, Encephalartos paucidentatus, Encephalartos poggei, Encephalartos princeps,

Species in the Zamiaceae family

Bowenia serrulata, Bowenia spectabilis, Ceratozamia vovidesii, Ceratozamia chimalapensis, Ceratozamia decumbens, Ceratozamia alvarezii, Ceratozamia becerrae, Ceratozamia brevifrons, Ceratozamia euryphyllidia, Ceratozamia hildae, Ceratozamia huastecorum, Ceratozamia kuesteriana, Ceratozamia latifolia, Ceratozamia matudae, Ceratozamia mexicana, Ceratozamia miqueliana, Ceratozamia mirandae, Ceratozamia mixeorum, Ceratozamia morettii, Ceratozamia norstogii, Ceratozamia robusta, Ceratozamia sabatoi, Ceratozamia whitelockiana, Ceratozamia zaragozae, Ceratozamia zoquorum, Ceratozamia hondurensis, Ceratozamia santillanii, Ceratozamia delucana, Ceratozamia subroseophylla, Ceratozamia fuscoviridis, Ceratozamia tenuis, Ceratozamia totonacorum, Ceratozamia chamberlainii, Ceratozamia aurantiaca, Ceratozamia leptoceras, Ceratozamia oliversacksii, Ceratozamia sancheziae, Ceratozamia schiblii, Ceratozamia osbornei, Ceratozamia reesii, Dioon angustifolium, Dioon argenteum, Dioon califanoi, Dioon caputoi, Dioon edule, Dioon holmgrenii, Dioon mejiae, Dioon merolae, Dioon purpusii, Dioon rzedowskii,