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Encephalartos ferox G.Bertol [WFO] [IPNI] [POWO] [MO]

First published in: Mem. Reale Accad. Sci. Ist. Bologna 3: 264-265. (1851). [BHL]

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

Nomenclatural Type Information
Type Location(s): ?

Taxonomic Synonyms:

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

IUCN Red List Conservation Status: Near Threatened A4cd

Reference Links (8)

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2022
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2015
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1987
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2004
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Cycad Newsletter
2004
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Cycad Newsletter
2004
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2004
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1851
Bertolini G. 1851. Illustrazione di plante Mozambicesi. Mem. Reale Accad. Sci. Ist. Bologna 3 : 249-267.
Memorie della Reale Accademia delle Scienze dell' Istituto di Bologna