Family: Zamiaceae

Genus: Encephalartos

Species: transvenosus

Sample code: EGY-MBG-001063

Common name: Modjadji's palm

English name: Modjadji's cycad

Arabic name: انسيفالارتس ترسفينوزس

Native: South Africa

Country: South Africa

(PGR): Rare

Stem arborescent, solitary, erect, 12 m tall, 40-45 cm diameter leaves 15 -25 m long, glossy, dark green leaflets attached to the leaf stalk, are 160-250 x 25-45 mm, but reduce in size closer to the base of the leaf stalk The leaflets overlap and a distinguishing feature is that these leaflets are reflexed from the leaf stalk male cones 1-4, sub-cylindrical, 30-60 cm long female cones 1-5, ovoid, yellow, 50-80 cm long, 20-30 cm in diameter

It is a tall majestic tree and has been protected by generations of rainqueens. It forms pure forests on these hills, the only cycad forests in Southern Africa.

E. transvenosus is a particularly attractive species, provided it has sufficient space and ideal growing conditions

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Texture: Sandy Sandy loam

Fertility: Intermediate

Drainage: Moderately well drained

Topography: Desert

Salinity: Low

Water Sources: Moderate Water

Climates: Tropical

Lights: Full shade Light shade

Propagation: Seeds

Flowering time: Non- flowering

Zone: Mountain mistbelt zones

pH range: 6.5-7.0

Status: Near threatened

Life span: Perennial

Habits: Cycads

Sample Type: Introduced - cultivated

Collecting Sources: Desert

Plant Uses: Landscape Ornamental

Plant Populations density: Rare

Vegetation types: Tropical evergreen forest

pH: Mild acid