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

First published in: Phytologia 78(6): 410-411, fig. 3. (1995). [BHL]

Etymology: Honoring Loran M. Whitelock (1930–2014), who sponsored the author’s exploration of central and eastern Africa. [source]

Nomenclatural Type Information
Collector and Number: P.J.H. Hurter 94U/3a
Locality: Uganda, Mpanga River Falls , 1,200 m , 27 Oct 1994
Type Location(s): HT:PRE

Taxonomic Synonyms:

Distribution: Uganda (Western)

IUCN Red List Conservation Status: Critically Endangered B1ab(iii,v)+2ab(iii,v)

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.

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References (4)

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Haynes JL. 2022. Etymological compendium of cycad names. Phytotaxa 550 (1) : 1-31. WLoC DOI
Etymology
Kalema J. 2010. Encephalartos whitelockii. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2010: e.T41928A10601803. WLoC DOI
Red List Assessment
Hurter PJH, Claassen I. 1996. Focus on Encephalartos whitelockii. Encephalartos 48 : 4-9. WLoC
Hurter PJH. 1995. Two newly described cycads from Africa. Phytologia 78 : 409-416. WLoC
Protologue Pages: 410-411 Plates: fig. 3
Notes: Protologue description