Encephalartos ituriensis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Cycadales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ituriensis
ID:
668065
Status:
valid
Authors:
Bamps & Lisowski
Source:
wcs
Year:
1990
Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 57: 152 (1990)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000667397
Common Names
- Ituriensis Encephalartos
- Ituriensis Cycad
- Ituriensis Palm
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Encephalartos ituriensis (also called Ituri Encephalartos, among many other common names) is a small shrub found in the tropical regions of Africa. It has long, narrow leaves and white flowers. It is typically found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Encephalartos ituriensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge or border plant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Encephalartos ituriensis is yellow and fragrant. The seed is small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Encephalartos ituriensis 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 ituriensis
Encephalartos ituriensis is native to the Democratic Republic of Congo. It can be found in nurseries and online retailers that specialize in rare plants.
Encephalartos ituriensis FAQ
What is the common name of Encephalartos ituriensis?
Ituri Cycad
What is the scientific name of Ituri Cycad?
Encephalartos ituriensis
What is the habitat of Encephalartos ituriensis?
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,
References
Stanisław Lisowski (1924-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lisowski' in the authors string.
Paul Rodolphe Joseph Bamps (1932-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bamps' in the authors string.