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Voi cycad

Encephalartos kisambo

Endangered

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, and flooded grasslands and savannas, among 5 distinct biome types within the Afrotropic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Found in Kenya. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇰🇪 Kenya

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Cycadopsida (Cycadopsida)

Order

Cycadales (Palmfarne)

Species

Encephalartos kisambo (Voi cycad)

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Poor Man's Cycad

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Chimanimani Cycad

Encephalartos chimanimaniensis

Endangered

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Ituri Forest Cycad

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Vulnerable

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Olifants River Cycad

Encephalartos lanatus

Vulnerable

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Kenyan Giant Cycad

Encephalartos tegulaneus

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Voi cycad?

The scientific name of Voi cycad is Encephalartos kisambo. It belongs to the genus Encephalartos.

What is the conservation status of Voi cycad?

Voi cycad (Encephalartos kisambo) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Voi cycad live?

Voi cycad is found in Found in Kenya. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Kenya.

What family does Voi cycad belong to?

Voi cycad (Encephalartos kisambo) belongs to the genus Encephalartos, which is part of the taxonomic family Zamiaceae.

Is Voi cycad endangered?

Yes, Voi cycad (Encephalartos kisambo) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Voi cycad belong to?

Voi cycad (Encephalartos kisambo) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).

What are the closest relatives of Voi cycad?

The closest relatives of Voi cycad in the genus Encephalartos include Poor Man's Cycad, Blyde River Cycad, Chimanimani Cycad, Ituri Forest Cycad, Olifants River Cycad.