PACSOA - Encephalartos whitelockii

Cycads

Encephalartos whitelockii

Synonymy:
Encephalartos successibus
Distribution & Habitat:
Found in forest along the Mpanga River, Western Uganda.
Description:
A very large, and spectacular cycad with trunks to 5m tall, and up to 1m in diameter, and glossy green leaves to 4m long. Forms large clumps.
Culture:
Sunny, moist, but well drained position. Very vigourous grower. Needs a large garden due to its size.

Figure 1. E. whitelockii in habitat,
near the Mpanga River falls in Uganda.

Figure 2. E. whitelockii

Figure 3. E. whitelockii

Figure 4. E. whitelockii male cones.

Figure 5. Scenic view of E. whitelockii ,
next to the Mpanga River falls.
Figure 6. E. whitelockii male cones.

Figure 7. E. whitelockii male cones.

Reference: Cycads Of The Central Africa, Peter Heibloem, (Cycad Gardens).

Contributed by: Jan Andersson (Figure 1,2,3,4&5)
Fred Zone 10A (Figure 6&7) (all pictures taken in Huntington Botanical Gardens)

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Reference:	Cycads Of The Central Africa, Peter Heibloem, (Cycad Gardens).

Contributed by:	Jan Andersson (Figure 1,2,3,4&5)
	Fred Zone 10A (Figure 6&7) (all pictures taken in Huntington Botanical Gardens)