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Encephalartos relictus P.J.H.Hurter [WFO] [IPNI] [POWO] [MO]

First published in: Bothalia 31(2): 197-199. (2001).

Etymology: From the Latin relictus (‘abandoned’ or ‘forsaken’), referring to its status as a relict. [source]

Nomenclatural Type Information
Collector and Number: J.J.P. du Preez sn. (PRE 33123)
Locality: Swaziland: Lebombo Mt near Mozambique border and Siteki , Farm Muti-Muti , 15 Mar 1971
Type Location(s): HT:PRE

Distribution: Eswatini

IUCN Red List Conservation Status: Extinct in the Wild

Image Gallery (4 observation records)

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References (3)

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Bösenberg JD. 2022. Encephalartos relictus. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2022: e.T41764A51054439. WLoC DOI
Red List Assessment
Haynes JL. 2022. Etymological compendium of cycad names. Phytotaxa 550 (1) : 1-31. WLoC DOI
Etymology
Hurter PJH, Glen H. 2001. Encephalartos relictus: a new species from Southern Africa. Bothalia 31 (2) : 197-199. WLoC
Protologue Pages: 197-199
Notes: Protologue description