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Kozi Cycad

Encephalartos ferox

Near Threatened

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Africa, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Found in South Africa. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇿🇦 South Africa

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (식물)
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Class
Cycadopsida (소철류)
Order
Cycadales (소철목)
Family
Zamiaceae
Genus
Encephalartos
Species
Encephalartos ferox (Kozi Cycad)

Similar Species in Encephalartos

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Poor Man's Cycad
Encephalartos villosus
Least Concern
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Blyde River Cycad
Encephalartos cupidus
Critically Endangered
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Chimanimani Cycad
Encephalartos chimanimaniensis
Endangered
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Ituri Forest Cycad
Encephalartos ituriensis
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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Winterberg Cycad
Encephalartos cycadifolius
Least Concern
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Alexandria Cycad
Encephalartos arenarius
Endangered
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Kozi Cycad?
The scientific name of Kozi Cycad is Encephalartos ferox. It belongs to the genus Encephalartos.
What is the conservation status of Kozi Cycad?
Kozi Cycad (Encephalartos ferox) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Kozi Cycad live?
Kozi Cycad is found in Found in South Africa. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include South Africa.
What family does Kozi Cycad belong to?
Kozi Cycad (Encephalartos ferox) belongs to the genus Encephalartos, which is part of the taxonomic family Zamiaceae.
What kingdom does Kozi Cycad belong to?
Kozi Cycad (Encephalartos ferox) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (식물).
What are the closest relatives of Kozi Cycad?
The closest relatives of Kozi Cycad in the genus Encephalartos include Poor Man's Cycad, Blyde River Cycad, Chimanimani Cycad, Ituri Forest Cycad, Olifants River Cycad.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Encephalartos — 20 Species

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Poor Man's Cycad
Encephalartos villosus
LC 🐾
Blyde River Cycad
Encephalartos cupidus
CR 🐾
Chimanimani Cycad
Encephalartos chimanimaniensis
EN 🐾
Ituri Forest Cycad
Encephalartos ituriensis
VU 🐾
Olifants River Cycad
Encephalartos lanatus
VU 🐾
Kenyan Giant Cycad
Encephalartos tegulaneus
LC 🐾
Winterberg Cycad
Encephalartos cycadifolius
LC 🐾
Albany Cycad
Encephalartos latifrons
CR 🐾
Kei Cycad
Encephalartos princeps
VU 🐾
Turner's Cycad
Encephalartos turneri
LC 🐾
Eastern Cape Cycad
Encephalartos altensteinii
VU 🐾
Suurberg Cycad
Encephalartos longifolius
NT 🐾
Escarpment Cycad
Encephalartos brevifoliolatus
EW 🐾
Jozini Cycad
Encephalartos senticosus
VU 🐾
Lydenburg Cycad
Encephalartos inopinus
CR 🐾
Runde Cycad
Encephalartos concinnus
CR 🐾
Mulanje Cycad
Encephalartos gratus
VU 🐾
Dwarf Cycad
Encephalartos humilis
VU 🐾
Nile Cycad
Encephalartos septentrionalis
NT 🐾
Alexandria Cycad
Encephalartos arenarius
EN
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