Biology:Cyclopia maculata

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Short description: Species of plant

Cyclopia maculata
Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Fabales
Family: Fabaceae
Subfamily: Faboideae
Genus: Cyclopia
Species:
C. maculata
Binomial name
Cyclopia maculata
(Andrews) Kies, (1951)
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Synonyms
  • Cyclopia laricina E.Mey.
  • Cyclopia tenuifolia Lehm.
  • Gompholobium maculatum Andrews

Cyclopia maculata, the needle-leaved honeybush tea, is a shrub belonging to the genus Cyclopia.[1] The species is endemic to the Western Cape and occurs from Bainskloof to Riversdale. It has a range of 11 226 km2 and there are currently fifteen known subpopulations; there may be more. The plant is part of the fynbos. It grows along river banks and is threatened by invasive plants, especially Acacia species. The species' numbers are also declining due to over-cultivation by honeybush tea producers.[2]

The tree's FSA number is 224.3.[3]

References

Wikidata ☰ Q15531155 entry