Biology:Encephalartos manikensis
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Gymnospermae |
| Division: | Cycadophyta |
| Class: | Cycadopsida |
| Order: | Cycadales |
| Family: | Zamiaceae |
| Genus: | Encephalartos |
| Species: | E. manikensis
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| Binomial name | |
| Encephalartos manikensis Gilliland 1939
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Encephalartos manikensis (Gorongo Cycad, Gorongowe Cycad) is a species of cycad that is native to Mozambique and Zimbabwe.[2]
Description
This cycad has a tree-like structure, growing up to 1.5 m tall, sometimes with additional stems growing from its base. Its feather-like leaves, forming a crown at the top of the stem, are 1–2 m long, supported by a 5–6 cm long petiole, and consist of around 60 pairs of lance-shaped leaflets. These leaflets may have 1-2 spines on both their upper and lower edges, and they are attached to the stem at a 180° angle, tapering to thorns near the petiole. This species is dioecious, meaning it has separate male and female plants. Male plants produce 1-4 erect, cylindrical-ovoid cones that are 25–65 cm long and 15–22 cm wide, light green in color. Female plants bear 1-2 ovoid cones that are 30–45 cm long and 20–25 cm wide. The seeds are roughly ovoid, 3–5 cm long, and have a bright red sarcotesta.[3]
Cone
Leaves
References
- ↑ "Appendices | CITES". https://cites.org/eng/app/appendices.php.
- ↑ "Encephalartos manikensis in Tropicos". http://www.tropicos.org/Name/9600194.
- ↑ Gilliland, (Gilliland) (2012-07-24). "Flora of Mozambique: Species information: Encephalartos manikensis". https://www.mozambiqueflora.com/speciesdata/species.php?species_id=102950.
External links
Wikidata ☰ Q3724987 entry
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