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Encephalartos msinganus
A medium-sized, glossy green cycad, that occurs in the Msinga area in KwaZulu-Natal; it grows in short grassland on steep north-facing slopes, often suckering...
Encephalartos middelburgensis
Encephalartos middelburgensis is a blue-leaved cycad covered with persistent powdery bloom. It thrives in full sunlight and is frost-hardy. It is...
Encephalartos longifolius
Encephalartos longifolius and E. caffer were the first cycads to be scientifically recorded in South Africa as long ago as 1772. During...
Encephalartos lehmannii
This cycad has been described as the hardiest, most drought resistant of the South African species. In the past, many specimens of this cycad were removed...
Encephalartos lebomboensis
This cycad is said to be one of the most popular cycads in cultivation, although there is some confusion about its identity. Several populations of what...
Encephalartos latifrons
Encephalartos latifrons is extremely rare and virtually extinct in its natural habitat. It is very attractive with the broadest leaves of all the cycad...
Encephalartos lanatus
Encephalartos lanatus is normally a medium-sized, single-stemmed plant about 1–1,5 m high. In the garden, it enjoys a position in full sun...
Encephalartos laevifolius
Encephalartos laevifolius is a tall, slender cycad with even, regular, smooth leafbases. It grows well in full sun and tolerates any soil type, provided...
Encephalartos inopinus
This unusual, attractive African cycad (comparable to the Mexican companion Dioon or a Cuban Microcycas) tolerates both sun and frost, making...
Encephalartos humilis
A small and inconspicuous, clump-forming, evergreen, dioecious, cone-bearing plant, arising from an underground stem, often growing wedged between low...
Encephalartos horridus
This cycad has been described as one of the most unusual of all the South African species. It has been very over-collected in the past, but sufficient...
Encephalartos hirsutus
The Venda cycad is an extremely rare and highly sought-after cycad, which is reportedly now extinct in the wild, as a result of illegal harvesting for...
Encephalartos heenanii
Encephalartos heenanii is a medium-sized cycad with an erect stem that may become procumbent with age. This cycad is commonly known as the woolly cycad...
Encephalartos ghellinckii
The Drakensberg cycad should be not be confused with any other species because of its very narrow and exceptionally revolute leaflets, which are unique...
Encephalartos friderici-guilielmi
Although Encephalartos friderici-guilielmi experiences harsh growing conditions in its natural habitat, it is very adaptable to different climatic conditions....
Encephalartos ferox
A cycad with dark green, arching, holly-like leaves and striking red cones....
Encephalartos eugene-maraisii
This is a medium-sized to large, bluish-green cycad, which is suited to cool subtropical and temperate regions....
Encephalartos dyerianus
Encephalartos dyerianus is a medium-sized, bluish-green cycad with a very dense leaf canopy. This is an extremely rare cycad, and is endemic to South Africa,...
Encephalartos dolomiticus
The Wolkberg cycad is an extraordinarily beautiful species characterized by its striking blue colour. Adding to its attraction is the tendency to bear...
Encephalartos cycadifolius
Encephalartos cycadifolius is a medium-sized, single to multi-stemmed cycad that is both frost-tolerant and drought-resistant. It is an Eastern...