Encephalartos tegulaneus ssp. powysii (Zamiaceae): a new cycad in Central Kenya

Abstract

A new cycad taxon, Encephalartos tegulaneus subsp. powysii, is described from Central Kenya. Taxonomic characteristics unique to this taxon in relation to the other subspecies are discussed. Its habitat preference, population and conservation status are also discussed.

Journal of East African Natural History Vol. 88 (1&2) 1999: pp. 35-39