Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
genistoides
ID:
198407

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) R.Br.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1811

Citation Micro:
W.T.Aiton, Hortus Kew.3: 5 (1811)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000197736

Common Names

  • Genista-like Honeybush
  • Genista-like Sweet Bush
  • Genista-like Cyclopia

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Synonyms

  • Virgilia genistoides (L.) Poir. [valid]
  • Sophora genistoides L. [valid]
  • Cyclopia heterophylla Eckl. & Zeyh. [valid]
  • Galega genistoides (L.) Thunb. [valid]
  • Ibbetsonia genistoides (L.) Sims [valid]
  • Sophora genistifolia Salisb. [illegitimate]
  • Cyclopia teretifolia Eckl. & Zeyh. [valid]
  • Cyclopia genistoides teretifolia (Eckl. & Zeyh.) Kies [unknown]
  • Cyclopia genistoides heterophylla (Eckl. & Zeyh.) Harv. [unknown]
  • Cyclopia galioides E.Mey. ex Benth. [invalid]

Description

Cyclopia genistoides (also called Honeybush Tea, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 2 m tall. It is native to the south-western Cape of South Africa, and is found in fynbos and renosterveld vegetation.

Uses & Benefits

Cyclopia genistoides is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a source of fodder for animals.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cyclopia genistoides has small, white or pink flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyclopia genistoides is a perennial herb that grows best in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in spring or early summer. It can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Cyclopia genistoides

Cyclopia genistoides is native to South Africa.

Cyclopia genistoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyclopia genistoides?

Cyclopia genistoides

What are the uses of Cyclopia genistoides?

Cyclopia genistoides is used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, including fever, headache, and abdominal pain.

Where is Cyclopia genistoides found?

Cyclopia genistoides is found in South Africa.

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Robert Brown (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Br.' in the authors string.