Cycads
 
Encephalartos msinganus![]()
Conservation Status:
Critically EndangeredCommon Names:
Msinga CycadDistribution & Habitat:
One small area near Msinga, central KwaZulu-Natal, between altitudes of 900m and 1200m. It grows in short grassland on steep north-facing slopes, usually amongst boulders in scrub clumps, or occasionally on sandstone cliff faces, in full sun.Description:
A medium sized clumping cycad to 3m, with 1.5m long, slightly arching, glossy green leaves.Culture:
Sunny, very well drained position.
Figure 1. E. msinganus
Figure 2. E. msinganus seeds.
Contributed by: Peter Heibloem Cycad Gardens (Figure 1&2)
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