Rare plants · Real science · Lasting value
Identification you can trust.Proven. Verified. Traceable.
Cycad Central is a specialist marketplace and auction house for rare cycads. Independent experts verify species and provenance, while every verified plant receives a permanent Cycad Certificate that travels with it through future sales.
- 3 Tiers
- Expert review
- 119+
- Species catalogued
- 5%
- Platform fee
- 100%
- Certificate protected
Cycad Certificate
CC-SA-0001284
Encephalartos horridus · South Africa
The certificate promise
Every verified plant
has a history.
The Cycad Certificate keeps species, verification, provenance and transaction history connected to the plant — creating greater confidence for buyers and sellers alike.
Expert consensus
Two or three authorities sign off on the rarest plants.
Standardised metrics
Caudex, height and spread in one fixed format.
Escrowed settlement
Funds release only once the buyer confirms arrival.
Permit discipline
Nursery and possession permits held on file.
Our process
How it works
A transparent, evidence-based process for authentic plants and fair markets.
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1Expert verification
Independent authorities confirm species and form from a required photo set.
2Standardised metrics
Caudex diameter, height and leaf spread recorded in one fixed format.
- 3
Cycad Certificate
The plant is registered with a permanent code and a digital history.
4Secure settlement
Funds sit in escrow and release only after the buyer confirms delivery.
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Be part of a trusted network of collectors, growers and cycad experts.
“Preserving the past, protecting the future.”
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Frequently asked questions
How the Cycad Certificate, expert confirmations and timed auctions work.
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