# SA Cycads — Cycads of South Africa

> Reference app for identifying and learning about South African cycads. (iPhone/iPad app by Elardus Erasmus.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sa-cycads/id1342822268 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Elardus Erasmus](https://appshunter.io/developer/1342822267)
- Category: Reference
- Price: $11.99
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 9 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 638 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2018-02-11
- Data updated: 2026-06-01
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sa-cycads/id1342822268/reviews.md

## What is SA Cycads?

An app about cycads that are indigenous to South Africa.

- Easy ID: identify cycads by following a step-by-step ID key, and make use of the illustrated terminology along the way.
- Quality photos: 700+ zoomable photos and images of the plant's general appearance, vegetative characteristics and cones - both male and female!
- View information such as the IUCN Red List status and growing conditions per species.
- Navigate the app with ease, to make your love of cycads even more enjoyable.
- Price info: view the value of the various species, based on plant size (2018 based).
- Make use of the Price Slider. Perfect to get a quick price estimation at those fast paced sales/auctions.

## Key features

- Step-by-step ID key
- Illustrated terminology
- 700+ zoomable photos
- IUCN Red List status
- Growing conditions
- Price estimation tool

## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sa-cycads/id1342822268/reviews.md

### 5/5 — South African Cycad

*2019-01-05*

It’s a very good app to help ID South Africa cycad with cones detail.  I do wish it would also have close up leaflets details of various forms and hopefully it would expand to all cycad of Africa.

### 5/5 — Not too bad

*2018-03-19*

Pretty good in fact.

## Frequently asked questions about SA Cycads

### What is SA Cycads?

SA Cycads is a reference application designed to help users identify and learn about cycads indigenous to South Africa. It provides detailed information, high-quality images, and identification tools.

### How does the ID key in SA Cycads work?

The app features an easy-to-use, step-by-step identification key that guides users through a series of questions to identify a cycad species. Illustrated terminology is provided to assist with understanding.

### What kind of information is available for each cycad species?

For each species, users can view its IUCN Red List status, typical growing conditions, and price estimations based on plant size (data from 2018). The app also includes over 700 zoomable photos.

### Is SA Cycads available on Android devices?

Based on the provided data, SA Cycads is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. Information regarding Android availability is not specified.

### How much does SA Cycads cost?

SA Cycads is a paid application priced at $11.99. This one-time purchase grants access to all its features and content.

### How often is SA Cycads updated?

The app was last updated on March 13, 2023, with version 1.05. This indicates regular maintenance and potential for future updates.

### What is the age rating for SA Cycads?

SA Cycads has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users interested in learning about plants.

### Does SA Cycads have ads?

No, SA Cycads does not contain advertisements. As a paid application, it offers an ad-free experience for users.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.05 — 2023-03-13

- Added E. msinganus male cone pictures
- Address a few cosmetic changes
- Fix species name display on the price slider page when a species subform is selected from a filtered list
- Correct appearance if the device's dark mode is enabled
- Clarified that the prices are 2018 based

### 1.04 — 2019-01-04

- Fixed an issue where the wrong species was sometimes displayed when navigating to the plant (vegetative features) via the cones list
- Correct a price typo of one of the E. ghellinckii (mountain) price size bins (a result of 2018 prices having been processed and incorporated recently)

### 1.3 — 2018-12-21

New:
- Updated with latest/2018 prices!
- 700+ photos in the app!

Fixed:
- Fix an app crash when scrolling the "reflexed" terminology page

### 1.2 — 2018-03-16

- New feature: Price Slider!
   Perfect to get a quick price estimation at those fast paced sales/auctions.
- Additional cone photos added for these species:
   E. aplanatus
   E. princeps
   E. lehmannii
   E. longifolius
   E. dyerianus
   E. eugene-maraisii
   E. horridus
   E. villosus
   E. senticosus
   E. ngoyanus
- Plus some additional and modified description items.

### 1.1 — 2018-02-13

This update includes:
- Differentiating between the various E. heenanii forms: Short leaf, Long leaf, and Ida Doyer. llustrated with photos.
- Correction of E. heenanii cones' gender classification.

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