E. trispinosus
| Encephalartos trispinosus occurs in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa. Subpopulations are found in the Great Fish, the Bushman's and the Kowie River valleys in the Albany, Bathurst, Fort Beaufort and Peddie districts. Occurs from 100 up to 600 m. It grows in arid low succulent shrubland on rocky ridges and slopes. It is found in the shade or in full sun on rocky outcrops. E. trispinosus develops stems up to 1 x 0.25-0.3 m, which are branched from the base and not necessarily upright, tending to lean over. A mature plant can develop 4 to 6 stems, with a number of suckers emerging at the base of the plant. The leaves, generally grey in colour, vary in size and | ||
Bushman’s River Cycad
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| full sun | blue | very low watering | slow growth | frost-hardy | common |