E. transvenosus

This cycads is one of the tallest species on the African continent. Its’ distribution range encompasses a wide area along the Great Escarpment, from the Letaba district north to the Soutpansberg. These cycads grow in frost-free winters and warm, humid summers. The leaves are mid-green to olive green, erect to spreading and 1- 2.5m in length. The huge trunks are erect to reclining, reaching lengths up to 5.5-8.5m and 10-13m respectively.