Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Cycadales
Family:
Species:
villosus
ID:
668141

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lem.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1868

Citation Micro:
Ill. Hort. 15(Misc.): 69 (1868)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000667473

Common Names

  • Villosus Cycad
  • Villosus Cycad Palm
  • Villosus Cycad Tree

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Description

Encephalartos villosus (also called the hairy cycad, among many other common names) is a species of cycad native to South Africa. It is a medium-sized cycad with a single stem, up to 4 m tall, and a crown of up to 8 leaves. Its leaflets are lanceolate, up to 50 cm long and 2 cm wide. It is found in coastal forest and grassland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Encephalartos villosus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Encephalartos villosus 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 villosus is a slow-growing cycad that can be propagated from seeds. It prefers a sunny location and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C. It is a relatively hardy species and can be grown in containers.

Where to Find Encephalartos villosus

Encephalartos villosus is native to South Africa and can be found in the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal provinces.

Encephalartos villosus FAQ

What is the common name of Encephalartos villosus?

Villosus Cycad

What is the scientific name of Villosus Cycad?

Encephalartos villosus

What is the habitat of Encephalartos villosus?

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,