Encephalartos manikensis
Encephalartos gratus var. manikensis Gorongowe cycad, Manica cycad
This cycad originates in Zimbabwe and Mozambique, and is not found in the wild in North America. Identification: These robust cycads have stout trunks up to 5′ (1.5 m) high. Leaves are 3-6′ (1-1.9 m) long, composed of about 60 pairs of pinnae (leaflets), with lower pairs becoming smaller. The largest pinnae are 4½-6″ (12-15 cm) long about ¾-⅞″ (2-2.5 cm) wide, tipped with one or two spines. Male cones 10-24″ (25-60 cm) tall occur in groups of 1-4. Female cones are somewhat larger, and woolly. These are an endangered species. Online References:
The Palm and Cycad Societies of Australia Encephalartos manikensis
Encephalartos gratus var. manikensis description by Thomas H. Kent, last updated 25 May 2020. |
Range: Zones 9a-11:
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