Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Cycadales
Family:
Species:
horridus
ID:
668057

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lehm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1834

Citation Micro:
Nov. Stirp. Pug. 6: 14 (1834)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000667389

Common Names

  • Horridus Encephalartos
  • Horridus Cycad
  • Horridus Palm

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Synonyms

  • Zamia tricuspidata auct. [deprecated]
  • Zamia aurea hort. ex Miq. [unknown]
  • Zamia nana hort. ex Miq. [unknown]
  • Zamia gleina hort. ex Miq. [unknown]
  • Encephalartos horridus van-hallii (de Vriese) J.Schust. [unknown]
  • Encephalartos horridus hallianus [unknown]

Description

Encephalartos horridus (also called Horrid Encephalartos, among many other common names) is a small shrub found in the tropical regions of Africa. It has long, narrow leaves and yellow flowers. It is typically found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Encephalartos horridus is a slow-growing cycad that is best grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers a well-drained soil with plenty of organic matter. Propagation is by seed, which should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. The seed should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Encephalartos horridus

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

Encephalartos horridus FAQ

What is the common name of Encephalartos horridus?

Horrid Cycad

What is the scientific name of Horrid Cycad?

Encephalartos horridus

What is the habitat of Encephalartos horridus?

It is found in rocky outcrops and dry woodland in South Africa.

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,