Cyclopia glabra - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
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valid
Authors:
(Hofmeyr & E.Phillips) A.L.Schutte
Source:
tro
Year:
1997
Citation Micro:
Edinburgh J. Bot.54: 166 (1997)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001034283
Common Names
- Cyclopia glabra
- Glabra Cyclopia
- Glabra Cyclopia Plant
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Cyclopia glabra (also called Honeybush, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to the Cape Provinces and the Eastern Cape of South Africa. It has small, yellow flowers and its leaves are usually covered with a fine, soft, white hair. It is found in dry, rocky areas and on coastal cliffs.
Uses & Benefits
Cyclopia glabra is used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties, and its leaves are used to make tea.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cyclopia glabra is yellow and tubular, with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped nut. The seedlings are small, with two oval-shaped cotyledons and a single stem.
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Cyclopia glabra is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 meter in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed, which should be sown in spring or summer. The seeds should be sown in a warm, sunny location and lightly covered with soil. Water regularly to keep the soil moist but not soggy.
Where to Find Cyclopia glabra
Cyclopia glabra is native to the tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.
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
Edwin Percy Phillips (1884-1967): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Phillips' in the authors string.
Joan Hofmeyr: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hofmeyr' in the authors string.
Anne Lise Schutte (b.1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.L.Schutte' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Cyclopia glabra (Hofmeyr & E.Phillips) A.L.Schutte: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.