Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Cycadales
Family:
Species:
relictus
ID:
668116

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.J.H.Hurter

Source:
wcs

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Bothalia 31: 197 (2001)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000667448

Common Names

  • Encephalartos relictus
  • Relictus Encephalartos
  • Relictus Encephalartos

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Description

Encephalartos relictus (also called Relic cycad, among many other common names) is a species of cycad native to the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It is a medium-sized cycad, with a trunk up to 2 m tall and a crown of up to 8 m in diameter. It is found in the tropical rainforest, in areas with high humidity and rainfall.

Uses & Benefits

Encephalartos relictus is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and yellow flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Encephalartos relictus is yellow-green in color and is borne on a long, upright stem. The seed is a small, round, blackish-brown nut. The seedlings are small, with a single, short, upright leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Encephalartos relictus is a slow-growing cycad that can be propagated from seed. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F). It is also frost tolerant.

Where to Find Encephalartos relictus

Encephalartos relictus can be found in the tropical regions of Africa, including Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda.

Encephalartos relictus FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Encephalartos relictus?

Encephalartos relictus is native to South Africa.

What is the average height of Encephalartos relictus?

Encephalartos relictus typically grows to a height of about 5-7 meters.

What is the average lifespan of Encephalartos relictus?

Encephalartos relictus typically lives for about 100 years.

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,