Knowledge about the morphology of diaspores and early growth enables a better understanding of the dynamics of plant communities. The objectives of this study were to characterize the morphobiometrics of fruits and seeds, analyze germination and initial growth, and examine the dispersal syndrome of Cerrado species occurring in Chapada do Araripe. Four species were investigated: Jacaranda brasiliana, Copaifera langsdorffii, Parkia platycephala, and Roupala montana. For the description and biometrics, 100 samples of each species were used. The seeds were placed in a germination chamber, and subsequently, the seedlings were transferred to agreenhouse, where they were observed for four months. All species showed high germination rates, with three being epigeal and one hypogeal, and two morphofunctional types: phaneroepigeal-reserve and crypto-hypogeal-reserve. Dispersal syndromes observed were zoochory and anemochory. It is concluded that the morphometric characteristics of fruits and seeds of these species are essential for determining the most appropriate propagation practices, and thatthe morphological data of young plants are fundamental for understanding structural changes, making this information of significant taxonomic and ecological importance. As the most promising species for the restoration of areas, J. brasiliana and P. platycephala are recommended, as they exhibited the highest germination and growth rates.