Msinga Cycad
Encephalartos msinganusVorster
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Pays · région · aire protégée · écorégion · biome
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Calcul du tissu écologique de Encephalartos msinganus.
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Liste rouge IUCN
CR · En danger critiquecritères B1ab(iii,v); C2a(ii)↘Décroissante- Évaluation
- 2022 · v3.1
- Altitude
- 900 – 1200 m
- Profondeur
- – m
État de la populationTexte officiel évaluation IUCNExpert
It was previously estimated that there were less than 200 adult Encephalartos msinganus plants occurring in a few scattered sites. Field visits in 2011 confirmed that the plants are still targeted by poachers and all the cycads from one site had been reportedly removed (Scientific Authority 2016). There are unconfirmed reports that ongoing collecting has reduced the population to only a few plants.
Menaces identifiées(3 menaces classées CMP-IUCN)
5_3_3Unintentional effects: (subsistence/small scale) [harvest]Slow, Significant DeclinesMajority (50-90%)Ongoing2_3_2Small-holder grazing, ranching or farmingOngoing5_2_1Intentional use (species is the target)Very Rapid DeclinesWhole (>90%)Ongoing
Description complète des menacesTexte détaillé évaluation IUCNExpert
Encephalartos msinganus is severely threatened due to poaching for ornamental purposes. Small cycad populations often experience reproductive failure and it is expected to occur in E. msinganus. Habitat destruction is also a general problem in the area.
Habitats préférentiels (classification IUCN)
3_5Shrubland - Subtropical/Tropical Dry4_5Grassland - Subtropical/Tropical Dry6Rocky areas (eg. inland cliffs, mountain peaks)
Mesures de conservation recommandéesStratégies de conservation IUCNExpert
This species is listed in Appendix I of the CITES Appendices. It does not occur in any protected areas. There are numerous plants in cultivation so there is good potential for ex situ propagation. Identification of suitable sites for the formal protection of this species is needed. An education and awareness programme as well as the long-term monitoring of the population will support the conservation of this species.
Actions de conservation (5)Conservation Actions Classification Scheme — IUCNExpert
1_1Site/area protection1_2Resource & habitat protection2_1Site/area management3_4_1Captive breeding/artificial propagation4_3Awareness & communications
Stress écologiques (5)Stresses Classification — IUCNExpert
1_1Ecosystem conversion1_2Ecosystem degradation1_2Ecosystem degradation2_1Species mortality2_3_8Other
Usage & commerce (2)Use & Trade — IUCNExpert
13Pets/display animals, horticultureinternationalnational16Establishing ex-situ production *national
Priorités de recherche (3)Research Needed Classification — IUCNExpert
1_2Population size, distribution & trends1_3Life history & ecology3_1Population trends
Niche IUCN globaleRealms · Systems · LMEs · Growth forms · FAOs — biogéographie IUCNExpert
Royaumes biogéographiques
Afrotropical
Systèmes (terrestre/eau douce/marin)
Terrestrial
Formes de croissance
CycadTree - large
Références bibliographiques (7)Sources scientifiques de l'évaluation IUCNExpert
- IUCN. 2023. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2023-1. Available at: <a href="www.iucnredlist.org">www.iucnredlist.org</a>. (Accessed: 07 December 2023).
- IUCN. 2022. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2022-1. Available at: <a href="www.iucnredlist.org">www.iucnredlist.org</a>. (Accessed: 21 July 2022).
- Scientific Authority. 2016. <i>Non-Detriment Findings</i>. Government Gazette, Department of Environmental Affairs.
- Hurter, J. 2008. <i>Encephalartos msinganus</i> in danger of extinction. <i>Encephalartos</i> 94: 25-27.
- Scott-Shaw, C.R. 1999. <i>Rare and Threatened Plants of KwaZulu-Natal and Neighbouring Regions</i>. KwaZulu-Natal Nature Conservation Services, Pietermaritzburg.
- Vorster, P. 1997. Focus on <i>Encephalartos msinganus</i>. <i>Encephalartos</i> 51: 4-9.
- Donaldson, J.S. 1995. Understanding cycad life histories- an essential basis for conservation. In: Donaldson, J.S. (ed.), <i>Cycad Conservation in South Africa- Issues, actions and priorities</i>, pp. 8-13. Cycad Society of South Africa.
Évaluateurs & contributeurs (3)Personnes ayant contribué à l'évaluation IUCNExpert
assessor
Bösenberg, J.D.
contributor
Donaldson, J.S. & Church, B.
evaluator
Donaldson, J.S.
⚠ 1 erratum publié après l'évaluation.
Bösenberg, J.D. 2022. Encephalartos msinganus (errata version published in 2023). The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2022: e.T41894A243430438. Accessed on 05 May 2026.
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