Cyclopia squamosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.L.Schutte
Source:
ksufab
Year:
1992
Citation Micro:
Bothalia22: 190 (1992)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000632126
Common Names
- Squamosa Cyclopia
- Cyclopia Squamosa
- Cyclopia squamosa
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cyclopia squamosa (also called Scaly Cyclopia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae. It is native to South Africa, and it typically grows in dry woodlands and savannas. It is a shrub, growing up to 1 m tall, with scaly, alternate leaves and yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Cyclopia squamosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes, and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cyclopia squamosa 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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Cyclopia squamosa can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil mix and kept in a warm, sunny spot. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist but not wet. The plants should be kept in a sunny spot and protected from frost.
Where to Find Cyclopia squamosa
Cyclopia squamosa can be found in the Western Cape Province of South Africa.
Cyclopia squamosa FAQ
What is the common name of Cyclopia squamosa?
Scaly Honeybush
What is the natural habitat of Cyclopia squamosa?
It is native to the fynbos of the Western Cape, South Africa
What is the best soil type for Cyclopia squamosa?
It prefers well-drained, acidic soils
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:968620-1: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Cyclopia squamosa A.L.Schutte: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.