This fern-like cycad forms a stem that is mainly underground and forms a semi-prostrate habit. It has soft textured dark-green divided leaves in rosette at the apex of the trunk and the cone-like flowers are brown and felt-like, appearing during summer.

Hardiness zones 9 to 11 

Stangeria eriopus is naturally found growing in woodlands and open scrub in moderately fertile moist well drained soils. It requires dappled light and mild climate with wind, frost and drought protection..

This cycad is grown as an understorey specimen plant or as a container subject and in cool climates as a houseplant. It is also planted around water features or in tropical settings. It establishes in 3 to 5 years tolerating dry conditions and poorer soils. This plant is not commonly cultivated and may be difficult to obtain requiring a specialist nursery. ID 1377

Stangeria (stăn-ger-EE-ah) eriopus (er-ee-OP-us)

Stangeriaceae (STAN-jeh-ree-AY-see-ee)