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Encephalartos sp.

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Encephalartos sp.

Family Name: Zamiaceae

Name

Family Name
Genus Epithet
Species Epithet Type
Comments

Classifications and Characteristics

Plant Division Gymnosperms (Non-Flowering Seed Plants) (Cycad)
Plant Growth Form Cycad
Lifespan (in Singapore) Perennial

Biogeography

Native Distribution South Africa
Native Habitat Terrestrial
Preferred Climate Zone Tropical, Sub-Tropical / Monsoonal

Landscaping Features

Desirable Plant Features Ornamental Form
Landscape Uses General, Parks & Gardens
Usage Hazard - Cons Spines/Thorns - Stem/Branch, Spines/Thorns - Leaf

Plant Care and Propagation

Light Preference Semi-Shade
Water Preference Moderate Water
Plant Growth Rate Slow
Rootzone Tolerance Well-Drained Soils
Propagation Method Seed

Foliar

Foliage Retention Evergreen
Mature Foliage Colour(s) Green
Mature Foliage Texture(s) Thick
Foliar Type Compound
Foliar Arrangement Along Stem Basal

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Master ID 30776
Species ID 5124
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Species record last updated on: 27 August 2024.
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