Accepted Species
First published in: Allg. Gartenzeitung 2(11): 86. (1834). [BHL]
Etymology: From the Latin horridus (‘horrible’), referring to the stiff, pungent leaflets. [source]
Taxonomic Synonyms:
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Encephalartos altensteinii
var. eriocephalus
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Nederl. Kruidk Arch. 1:171-175.
(1846).
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Encephalartos nanus
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Tijdschr. Natuurl. Gesch. Physiol. 4(4): 421, t. 8c.
(1838).
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Encephalartos horridus
var. nanus
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Pflanzenr. (Engler) IV.1(Heft 99): 117.
(1932).
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Encephalartos van-hallii
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Tijdschr. Natuurl. Gesch. Physiol. 4(4): 422.
(1838).
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Encephalartos horridus
var. hallianus
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Monogr. Cycad.: 58-59.
(1842).
Nomenclatural Synonyms:
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Encephalartos horridus
var. horridus
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Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. sér. 2 10: 367.
(1838).
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Zamia horrida
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Fragm. Bot.: 27-28, tt. 27, 28.
(1801).
Distribution: South Africa (E Cape)
IUCN Red List Conservation Status:
Endangered A2acd+4acd
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)
References (23)