Encephalartos chimanimaniensis

Encephalartos chimanimaniensis is an extremely rare cycad native to habitats along the Mozambique-Zimbabwe border and in the steep quartzite rock slopes of Mozambique. Cycad expert Douglas Goode has noted its very restricted distribution in the Chimanimani Mountains.

Below you will find several distinct ecotypes from different locations in that region.

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