Cyclopia pubescens - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Eckl. & Zeyh.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1836
Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. Afric. Austral.: 154 (1836)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000197823
Common Names
- Cyclopia pubescens
- Downy Honeybush
- Hairy Honeybush
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cyclopia pubescens (also called Hairy 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 pubescens 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 pubescens has white flowers with a long corolla tube and a five-lobed calyx. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have a single pair of opposite leaves.
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Cyclopia pubescens is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Division can be done in the spring or fall. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil.
Where to Find Cyclopia pubescens
Cyclopia pubescens is native to South Africa and can be found in areas with sandy soils.
Cyclopia pubescens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cyclopia pubescens?
Cyclopia pubescens
What is the common name of Cyclopia pubescens?
Cyclopia
What is the family of Cyclopia pubescens?
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
Karl Ludwig Philipp Zeyher (1799-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zeyh.' in the authors string.
Christian Friedrich Ecklon (1795-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Eckl.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Cyclopia pubescens Eckl. & Zeyh.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.