Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
lasiandra
ID:
668150

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mildbr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1930

Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 11: 68 (1930)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000667482



Common Names

  • Lasiandra Encephalosphaera
  • Lasiandra Encephalosphaera Palm
  • Lasiandra Encephalosphaera Tree


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Description

Encephalosphaera lasiandra (also called the lasiandra cycad, among many other common names) is a species of cycad native to South Africa. It is a medium-sized cycad with a single stem, up to 4 m tall, and a crown of up to 8 leaves. Its leaflets are lanceolate, up to 50 cm long and 2 cm wide. It is found in coastal forest and grassland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Encephalosphaera lasiandra is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Encephalosphaera lasiandra is yellow and fragrant. The seed is small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Encephalosphaera lasiandra is a slow-growing cycad that can be propagated from seeds. It prefers a sunny location and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C. It is a relatively hardy species and can be grown in containers.

Where to Find Encephalosphaera lasiandra

Encephalosphaera lasiandra is native to South Africa and can be found in the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal provinces.

Encephalosphaera lasiandra FAQ

What is the common name of Encephalosphaera lasiandra?

Lasiandra Cycad

What is the scientific name of Lasiandra Cycad?

Encephalosphaera lasiandra

What is the habitat of Encephalosphaera lasiandra?

It is found in rocky outcrops and dry woodland in South Africa.

Species in the Acanthaceae family

Acanthopale macrocarpa, Acanthopale confertiflora, Acanthopale decempedalis, Acanthopale laxiflora, Acanthopale madagascariensis, Acanthopale pubescens, Acanthopale aethiogermanica, Acanthopale breviceps, Acanthopale cuneifolia, Acanthopale ramiflora, Acanthopale perrieri, Acanthopale humblotii, Acanthopsis carduifolia, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis glauca, Acanthopsis hoffmannseggiana, Acanthopsis horrida, Acanthopsis scullyi, Acanthopsis spathularis, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis tuba, Acanthopsis ludoviciana, Acanthopsis adamanticola, Acanthopsis dispermoides, Acanthopsis erosa, Acanthopsis dregeana, Acanthopsis tetragona, Acanthopsis glandulopalmata, Acanthopsis insueta, Acanthopsis nitida, Acanthopsis pagodiformis, Acanthopsis glabra, Acanthopsis villosa, Acanthus austromontanus, Acanthus greuterianus, Acanthus kulalensis, Acanthus arboreus, Acanthus carduaceus, Acanthus caroli-alexandri, Acanthus caudatus, Acanthus dioscoridis, Acanthus ebracteatus, Acanthus eminens, Acanthus flexicaulis, Acanthus gaed, Acanthus guineensis, Acanthus hirsutus, Acanthus hungaricus, Acanthus ilicifolius, Acanthus latisepalus,

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