Widdringtonia cedarbergensis, the Clanwilliam Cedar, is an ancient conifer endemic to the Cederberg Mountains of South Africa, known for its aromatic, durable timber. This slow-growing tree is critically endangered due to habitat loss and over-exploitation.
Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Clanwilliam Cedar (Widdringtonia cedarbergensis)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Pinopsida |
| Order | Pinales |
| Family | Cupressaceae |
| Genus | Widdringtonia |
| Species | Widdringtonia cedarbergensis |
Similar in genus Widdringtonia