Encephalartos heenanii
R. A. Dyer
Wooly cycad
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Summary
Source: WikipediaEncephalartos heenanii, or Heenan's cycad, is a species of cycad in Southern Transvaal Province, South Africa.
Description
A subtropical cycad in the Zamiaceae family.
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Edible Uses
The pith of the stem is used to make starch.
Traditional Uses
The pith of the stem is used to make good quality starch.
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Distribution
It is a subtropical plant.
Where It Grows
Africa, Eswatini, Southern Africa, Swaziland,
Also Known As
Lititsa, Mayiphuku
References (1)
- Long, C., 2005, Swaziland's Flora - siSwati names and Uses http://www.sntc.org.sz/flora/
