Encephalartos manikensis

Synonymy: Encephalartos gratus var. manikensis Distribution: Zimbabwe, Mozambique
Common name: Gorongowe cycad; Ronga—chipissana; Ronga & Shona—untopani (palm-like plant); Shona—unguarara (dwarf plant); Tsonga—chihanga (vegetable coal). Source for local names: M. Bonta & R. Osborne, Cycads in the Vernacular. Conservation status: Unknown

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