Cycads   Encephalartos laurentianus

Synonymy: Unknown Common Names: Unknown Distribution: Endemic to the rainforest valleys of the Kwango River, in the south-west Democratoc Republic of Congo, and northern Angloa. Habitat: Shady rainforest thru to exposed sandstone. Description: A massive cycad (by far the largest Encephalartos) with stems up to 15m tall, one metre across, vigorously suckering, and leaves up to 7m long, with dark green leaflets. General: Culture: Sunny, moist, but well drained position. Likes lots of water in the growing season. An extremely fast grower, putting out up to 5 flushes a year.

Figure 1. E. laurentianus seedling

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Jason Sampson (Figure 1)

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