Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Cycadales
Family:
Species:
cerinus
ID:
668025

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lavranos & D.L.Goode

Source:
wcs

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Durban Mus. Novit. 14: 153 (1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000667357

Common Names

  • Cerinus Encephalartos
  • Cerinus Cycad
  • Cerinus Palm

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Description

Encephalartos cerinus (also called the Cerin Cycad, among many other common names) is a species of cycad in the family Zamiaceae. It is an evergreen, perennial plant with a trunk up to 1 m tall and a height of up to 2 m. It is native to South Africa and is found in grasslands and moist forests.

Uses & Benefits

Encephalartos cerinus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for timber and for fuelwood.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Encephalartos cerinus has small, yellow-green flowers that are borne in clusters. The seed is a small, round, black seed with a white or yellowish-white aril. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves that are initially light green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Encephalartos cerinus is a hardy, evergreen cycad that is native to South Africa. It is easy to propagate from seeds or by division of the rootball. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed, but it is slow to germinate and can take up to a year. It can also be propagated by taking cuttings from the stems.

Where to Find Encephalartos cerinus

Encephalartos cerinus is native to South Africa.

Encephalartos cerinus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Encephalartos cerinus?

Encephalartos cerinus

What is the common name of Encephalartos cerinus?

Cerin Cycad

What is the natural habitat of Encephalartos cerinus?

Dry, rocky hillsides and open woodlands

Species in the Encephalartos genus

Encephalartos aemulans, Encephalartos altensteinii, Encephalartos aplanatus, Encephalartos arenarius, Encephalartos barteri, Encephalartos brevifoliolatus, Encephalartos bubalinus, Encephalartos caffer, Encephalartos cerinus, Encephalartos chimanimaniensis, Encephalartos concinnus, Encephalartos cupidus, Encephalartos cycadifolius, Encephalartos delucanus, Encephalartos dolomiticus, Encephalartos dyerianus, Encephalartos equatorialis, Encephalartos eugene-maraisii, Encephalartos ferox, Encephalartos friderici-guilielmi, Encephalartos ghellinckii, Encephalartos gratus, Encephalartos heenanii, Encephalartos hildebrandtii, Encephalartos hirsutus, Encephalartos horridus, Encephalartos humilis, Encephalartos inopinus, Encephalartos ituriensis, Encephalartos kisambo, Encephalartos laevifolius, Encephalartos lanatus, Encephalartos latifrons, Encephalartos laurentianus, Encephalartos lebomboensis, Encephalartos lehmannii, Encephalartos longifolius, Encephalartos mackenziei, Encephalartos macrostrobilus, Encephalartos manikensis, Encephalartos marunguensis, Encephalartos middelburgensis, Encephalartos msinganus, Encephalartos munchii, Encephalartos natalensis, Encephalartos ngoyanus, Encephalartos nubimontanus, Encephalartos paucidentatus, Encephalartos poggei, Encephalartos princeps,

Species in the Zamiaceae family

Bowenia serrulata, Bowenia spectabilis, Ceratozamia vovidesii, Ceratozamia chimalapensis, Ceratozamia decumbens, Ceratozamia alvarezii, Ceratozamia becerrae, Ceratozamia brevifrons, Ceratozamia euryphyllidia, Ceratozamia hildae, Ceratozamia huastecorum, Ceratozamia kuesteriana, Ceratozamia latifolia, Ceratozamia matudae, Ceratozamia mexicana, Ceratozamia miqueliana, Ceratozamia mirandae, Ceratozamia mixeorum, Ceratozamia morettii, Ceratozamia norstogii, Ceratozamia robusta, Ceratozamia sabatoi, Ceratozamia whitelockiana, Ceratozamia zaragozae, Ceratozamia zoquorum, Ceratozamia hondurensis, Ceratozamia santillanii, Ceratozamia delucana, Ceratozamia subroseophylla, Ceratozamia fuscoviridis, Ceratozamia tenuis, Ceratozamia totonacorum, Ceratozamia chamberlainii, Ceratozamia aurantiaca, Ceratozamia leptoceras, Ceratozamia oliversacksii, Ceratozamia sancheziae, Ceratozamia schiblii, Ceratozamia osbornei, Ceratozamia reesii, Dioon angustifolium, Dioon argenteum, Dioon califanoi, Dioon caputoi, Dioon edule, Dioon holmgrenii, Dioon mejiae, Dioon merolae, Dioon purpusii, Dioon rzedowskii,

References

John Jacob Lavranos (1926-2018): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lavranos' in the authors string.
D.L. Goode: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.L.Goode' in the authors string.