Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Cycadales
Family:
Species:
septentrionalis
ID:
1302237

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schweinf.

Source:
tro

Year:
1871

Citation Micro:
Bot. Zeitung (Berlin) 29: 334 1871

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001301575

Common Names

  • Encephalartos Septentrionalis
  • Septentrionalis's Encephalartos
  • Encephalartos Septentrionalis's

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Description

Encephalartos septentrionalis (also called Northern Cycad, among many other common names) is a perennial evergreen shrub that typically grows up to 1 m tall. It has a creeping rhizome and its leaves are pinnate. It is native to South Africa and typically grows in moist, shady places.

Uses & Benefits

Encephalartos septentrionalis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make furniture, canoes, and other items.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Encephalartos septentrionalis has small, yellow-green flowers that form a cluster at the top of the stem. Its seeds are small, dark brown and round. The seedlings are small and slender.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Encephalartos septentrionalis is a cycad that grows up to 6 m in height. It is found in dry, rocky areas in South Africa. It can be propagated from seeds or offsets. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination. Offsets should be planted in a well-drained soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment until established.

Where to Find Encephalartos septentrionalis

Encephalartos septentrionalis is native to the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa.

Encephalartos septentrionalis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Encephalartos septentrionalis?

Encephalartos septentrionalis

What is the common name of Encephalartos septentrionalis?

Northern Cycad

What are the growing conditions for Encephalartos septentrionalis?

Encephalartos septentrionalis prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

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,