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Encephalartos ferox G.Bertol subsp. ferox

First published in: Phytotaxa 204(2): 99-115. (2015).

Etymology: From the Latin ferox (‘fierce’), referring to the stiff, pungent leaflets. [source]

Nomenclature notes: Autonym generated by E. ferox subsp. emersus
Nomenclatural Type Information
Type Location(s): AUT

Distribution: Mozambique (Gaza, Inhambane, Maputo), South Africa (KwaZulu-Natal)

IUCN Red List Conservation Status: Near Threatened A4cd

Image Gallery (7 observation records)

Mozambique ()

Mozambique (Gaza)

Mozambique (Gaza)

Mozambique (Inhambane)

Mozambique (Inhambane)

Mozambique (Inhambane)

South Africa (KwaZulu-Natal)

References (2)

Comment(s)
2022
Haynes JL. 2022. Etymological compendium of cycad names. Phytotaxa 550 (1) : 1-31.
2015
Rousseau P, Vorster PJ, Afonso AV, Van Wyk AE. 2015. Taxonomic notes on Encephalartos ferox (Cycadales: Zamiaceae), with the description of a new subspecies from Mozambique. Phytotaxa 204 (2): 99-115. [Reference]
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