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Waxen Cycad

Encephalartos cerinus

Critically Endangered

Conservation Status

CR Critically Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (Pflanzen)
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Class
Cycadopsida (Cycadopsida)
Order
Cycadales (Palmfarne)
Family
Zamiaceae
Genus
Encephalartos
Species
Encephalartos cerinus (Waxen 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 Waxen Cycad?
The scientific name of Waxen Cycad is Encephalartos cerinus. It belongs to the genus Encephalartos.
What is the conservation status of Waxen Cycad?
Waxen Cycad (Encephalartos cerinus) is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Waxen Cycad belong to?
Waxen Cycad (Encephalartos cerinus) belongs to the genus Encephalartos, which is part of the taxonomic family Zamiaceae.
Is Waxen Cycad endangered?
Yes, Waxen Cycad (Encephalartos cerinus) is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does Waxen Cycad belong to?
Waxen Cycad (Encephalartos cerinus) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).
What are the closest relatives of Waxen Cycad?
The closest relatives of Waxen Cycad in the genus Encephalartos include Poor Man's Cycad, Blyde River Cycad, Chimanimani Cycad, Ituri Forest Cycad, Olifants River Cycad.

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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