Cyclopia plicata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Kies
Source:
ildis
Year:
1951
Citation Micro:
Bothalia6: 168 (1951)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000197812
Common Names
- Cyclopia plicata
- Pleated Honeybush
- Folded Honeybush
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cyclopia plicata (also called Plicate Cyclopia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It grows in grasslands and rocky slopes. Its stems are erect and its leaves are linear. Its flowers are yellow and its fruits are small, round capsules.
Uses & Benefits
Cyclopia plicata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cyclopia plicata has small, yellow flowers and small, black, flattened seeds. The seedlings have a single pair of oval-shaped, light green leaves.
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Cyclopia plicata is a hardy, evergreen shrub that grows in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and prefers well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Cyclopia plicata
Cyclopia plicata is native to South Africa.
Cyclopia plicata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cyclopia plicata?
Cyclopia plicata
What is the common name of Cyclopia plicata?
Cyclopia
What is the family of Cyclopia plicata?
Fabaceae
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
Pauline Kies (1918-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kies' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Cyclopia plicata Kies: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.