Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

Details of genus: Stangeria [2691]

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Family: Zamiaceae

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description_en: Genus of one species of fern-like cycad found in dry, open woodland and scrub in South Africa. It has a swollen, woody, largely underground stem, from the tip of which it produces rosettes of oval to oblong, pinnate leaves, which lack the leathery texture typical of cycads. Separate male and female, cone-like spikes ("cones") of flowers are borne from the centres of the rosettes, usually in summer. In frost-prone regions, grow S. eriopus in a warm greenhouse or as a houseplant. In warmer climates, grow in a border, or as a specimen plant.

hardiness_en: Frost tender.

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propagation_en: Surface-sow seed on damp sand at 24-30°C (75-86°F) in spring. Pot up as soon as the tap root begins to form.

pests_en: Susceptible to mealybugs and scale insects under glass.

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Update Information: Created: 2010-06-04 18:58; Updated: 2020-07-05 11:42

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