ENCEPHALARTOS BUBALINUS

This species is endemic to northern Tanzanian and southern Kenya, where there are two isolated populations. This is a medium sized plant. Leaves can reach a length of about two meters. Stems are fairly short only reaching a height of one to two meters on very old plants. The name ‘bubalinus‘ comes from the Latin word meaning “buff”, which is in reference to the color of the tomentum on its stem and petioles. It’s been described as a beautiful and tropical looking plant, which has green to grey/green leaves. It has cupped leaflets, which tend to be slightly plumose or out of plane one larger specimens. Its leaflets are moderately armed as are its petioles. They are not terribly sharp though. Depending on exposure, this species can sprawl out or hold upright crowns of leaves. It will tolerate partial or perhaps full sun along the coast and a few hours of sun far inland. Cold tolerance is estimated at 25 degrees. This is a super rare species to find for sale.

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