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[[File:Encephalartos_altensteinii-01.jpg|frame|Figure 1. ''E. altensteinii'' a well-kept specimen.]]
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===Distribution & Habitat:===
===Distribution & Habitat:===
Coastal areas of the Eastern Cape Province
Coastal areas of the Eastern Cape Province
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Temperate areas thru to the sub-tropics. Tolerant of light frosts.
Temperate areas thru to the sub-tropics. Tolerant of light frosts.
Easily transplanted.
Easily transplanted.
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[[File:Encephalartos_altensteinii02.jpg|frame|Figure 2. ''E. altensteinii'' male cone]]
[[File:Encephalartos_altensteinii02.jpg|frame|Figure 2. ''E. altensteinii'' male cone]]
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===Contributed by: ===
===Contributed by: ===
Rolf Kyburz (Figure 1)<br/>
Rolf Kyburz (Figure 1)<br/>
Angelo Porcelli (Figure 2)<br/>
Angelo Porcelli (Figure 2)




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Latest revision as of 12:51, 16 October 2024

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Figure 1. E. altensteinii a well-kept specimen.

Distribution & Habitat:[edit]

Coastal areas of the Eastern Cape Province thru to the southern border of Natal. Exposed positions thru to heavily forested areas.

Description:[edit]

A medium cycad to about 5m.

General:[edit]

Commonly cultivated.

Culture:[edit]

Moist, well drained position in full sun or shade. Temperate areas thru to the sub-tropics. Tolerant of light frosts. Easily transplanted.


Figure 2. E. altensteinii male cone

Contributed by:[edit]

Rolf Kyburz (Figure 1)
Angelo Porcelli (Figure 2)


External Links:[edit]

World List, IUCN, JSTOR, Trebrown

Google, GoogleImages, Flickr,