Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Cycadales
Family:
Species:
equatorialis
ID:
668041

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.J.H.Hurter

Source:
wcs

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
S. African J. Bot. 61: 226 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000667373

Common Names

  • Equatorialis Encephalartos
  • Equatorialis Cycad
  • Equatorialis Palm

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Description

Encephalartos equatorialis (also called the Equatorial 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 equatorialis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for timber and for fuelwood.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Encephalartos equatorialis has yellow flowers and small, black, ovoid seeds. The seedlings have two, oval-shaped cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Encephalartos equatorialis is a slow-growing cycad that is best cultivated in well-drained soil in full sun. Propagation is by seed or by division of the caudex.

Where to Find Encephalartos equatorialis

Encephalartos equatorialis is native to Central Africa. It can be found in nurseries and online retailers that specialize in rare plants.

Encephalartos equatorialis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Encephalartos equatorialis?

Encephalartos equatorialis

What is the common name of Encephalartos equatorialis?

Equatorial Cycad

What is the natural habitat of Encephalartos equatorialis?

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,