Encephalartos princeps

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Figure 1. E. princeps

Common Names:

Kei cycad

Distribution & Habitat:

Exposed rocky outcrops in Eastern Cape province, South Africa. Dry, mild to hot summers, and cold winters with frequent heavy frosts.

Description:

Clumping, medium to large cycad to about 4m tall. Blue/green leaves.

General:

Very similar to Encephalartos lehmannii, altho this species is more robust.

Culture:

Full sun and well drained. Frost tolerant.

Figure 2. E. princeps

Figure 3. E. princeps

Figure 4. E. princepsin habitat

Figure 5. E. princeps

Contributed by:

Colin Wilson (Figure 1)
Peter Heibloem, Cycad Gardens (Figure 2)
Morn Ferreira (Figure 3,4&5)

External Links:

World List, IUCN, JSTOR, Trebrown

Google, GoogleImages, Flickr,