Encephalartos concinnus

(Encephalartos concinnus)

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Description

Encephalartos concinnus is a species of cycad in the family Zamiaceae. It is endemic to Zimbabwe. It is known as the Runde cycad. This species grows in steep, rocky, misty valleys and woodlands. There are three known subpopulations, though one may have been extirpated. The plant is threatened by overcollection.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Plantae
Phylum:
Class: Cycadopsida
Order:Cycadales
Family:Zamiaceae
Genus:Encephalartos
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