Zululand cycad

The species was first described in 1851 when material was collected from Mozambique. After looking at material found in Natal, South Africa, it was redescribed as E. kosiensis Hutchinson. After looking more carefully at the material, the original name was kept, and the redescribed name was no longer used.

habitat destruction, the Zululand cycad is still a relatively common species as cycads go. Habitat It occurs in coastal bush and grassveld over sandy soils Stems Stems are usually unbranced. They are often partially buried in sand and plant debris and the aerial portion of the stem is usually less than 1m in height. It is around 30-35cm in diameter. More