Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Cycadales
Family:
Species:
sclavoi
ID:
668119

Status:
valid

Authors:
De Luca, D.W.Stev. & A.Moretti

Source:
wcs

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Delpinoa 29-30: 3 (1987-1988 publ. 1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000667451

Common Names

  • Encephalartos sclavoi
  • Sclavo's Encephalartos
  • Encephalartos

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Description

Encephalartos sclavoi (also called Sclavo 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 sclavoi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat kidney and bladder ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Encephalartos sclavoi 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 sclavoi 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 sclavoi

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

Encephalartos sclavoi FAQ

What is the common name of Encephalartos sclavoi?

Sclavo's Cycad

What is the scientific name of Sclavo's Cycad?

Encephalartos sclavoi

What is the habitat of Encephalartos sclavoi?

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

Dennis William Stevenson (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.W.Stev.' in the authors string.
Paolo De Luca (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'De Luca' in the authors string.
Aldo Moretti (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Moretti' in the authors string.