PACSOA - Encephalartos altensteinii

Cycads

Encephalartos altensteinii

Habitat:
Coastal areas of the Eastern Cape Province thru to the southern border of Natal. Exposed positions thru to heavily forested areas.
Description:
A medium cycad to about 5m.
General:
Commonly cultivated.
Culture:
Moist, well drained position in full sun or shade. Temperate areas thru to the sub-tropics. Tolerant of light frosts. Easily transplanted.

Figure 1. Well-kept specimen.

Figure 2. E. altensteinii male cone

Contributed by: Rolf Kyburz (Figure 1)
Angelo Porcelli (Figure 2)

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Contributed by:	Rolf Kyburz (Figure 1)
	Angelo Porcelli (Figure 2)