Encephalartos powysorum

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Figure 1. E. powysorum in habitat, Eastern province in Kenya.

Distribution & Habitat:[edit]

They are endemic to a single rocky hill in Eastern province in Kenya.

Description:[edit]

A medium to large cycad, with trunks to 8 metres (25 feet) long, with long green, leathery leaves to 2 metres (6 feet) long, and leaflets up to 36 mm (1.5 inches) long.

Cultivation:[edit]

Likes a sunny, well drained position. Drought tolerant.

Contributed by:[edit]

David Kamau (Figure 1)


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