Cyclopia alopecuroides - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.L.Schutte
Source:
ksufab
Year:
1997
Citation Micro:
Edinburgh J. Bot.54: 164 (1997)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000632109
Common Names
- Alopecuroides Cyclopia
- Alopecuroides Cyclopias
- Alopecuroides Cyclopiae
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cyclopia alopecuroides (also called Foxtail Honeybush, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It has alternate, serrated leaves and is found in tropical and subtropical regions in wet and dry forests.
Uses & Benefits
Cyclopia alopecuroides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cyclopia alopecuroides has small yellow flowers that are arranged in a head-like cluster. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have thin, needle-like leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cyclopia alopecuroides can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The soil should be kept moist but not wet. The plants should be kept in a sunny location and fertilized regularly.
Where to Find Cyclopia alopecuroides
Cyclopia alopecuroides can be found in South Africa.
Cyclopia alopecuroides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cyclopia alopecuroides?
Cyclopia alopecuroides
What type of plant is Cyclopia alopecuroides?
Perennial herb
Where does Cyclopia alopecuroides grow?
It is native to South Africa.
Species in the Cyclopia genus
Cyclopia aurescens, Cyclopia bolusii, Cyclopia bowieana, Cyclopia burtonii, Cyclopia buxifolia, Cyclopia latifolia, Cyclopia falcata, Cyclopia subternata, Cyclopia filiformis, Cyclopia galioides, Cyclopia genistoides, Cyclopia intermedia, Cyclopia longiflora, Cyclopia maculata, Cyclopia meyeriana, Cyclopia plicata, Cyclopia pubescens, Cyclopia sessiliflora, Cyclopia alopecuroides, Cyclopia alpina, Cyclopia longifolia, Cyclopia squamosa, Cyclopia glabra, Cyclopia laxiflora, Cyclopia genistoides,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
Anne Lise Schutte (b.1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.L.Schutte' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:996467-1: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Cyclopia alopecuroides A.L.Schutte: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.