Accepted Species
First published in: Ill. Hort. 14, misc.: 79-80; 15. (1867). [BHL]
Etymology: From the Latin villosus (‘softly hairy’), referring to the densely woolly crown and emerging leaves. [source]
Taxonomic Synonyms:
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Encephalartos striatus
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Man. Pl. Transvaal [Burtt Davy] 1: 40, 99.
(1926).
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Encephalartos villosus
f. intermedius
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Gartenflora 39: 238.
(1890).
Nomenclatural Synonyms:
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Encephalartos villosus
f. villosus
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Gartenflora 39: 238.
(1890).
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Encephalartos villosus
var. villosus
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Retail List [Bull] No. 83: 187.
(1873).
Distribution: Eswatini, South Africa (E Cape, KwaZulu-Natal)
IUCN Red List Conservation Status:
Least Concern
Location Privacy Notice: This map is provided to show a rough estimate of the distribution of this species based on georeferenced localities on the WLoC database. The points may not be comprehensive of the species distribution and may contain errors. To protect the precise locations of populations of this highly threatened plant group, coordinates displayed on this map have been denatured to 0.1 degree precision (approximately 11 km accuracy). Map zoom levels are also limited for conservation purposes.
Geographic Distribution
South Africa (Eastern Cape)
South Africa (Eastern Cape)
South Africa (Eastern Cape)
South Africa (KwaZulu-Natal)
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Suinyuy TN, Donaldson J, Johnson SD, Bösenberg D. 2012. Role of cycad cone volatile emissions and thermogenesis in the pollination of Encephalartos villosus Lem.: Preliminary findings from studies of plant traits and insect responses.
In:
Stevenson DW, Osborne R, Taylor Blake AS, editors
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Proceedings of Cycad 2008, The 8th International Conference on Cycad Biology. p. 318-334.
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Osborne R. 1987. Focus on Encephalartos villosus. Encephalartos 10 : 16-23.
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Dyer RA. 1965. New species and notes on type specimens of South African Encephalartos. J. S. African Bot. 31 (2) : 111-121.
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