Acacia cyclops
Acacia cyclops, commonly known as the Cyclops wattle, is a resilient shrub native to the arid regions of Australia. Renowned for its hardiness, this plant produces vibrant yellow blooms and protein-rich seeds. It holds significant ethnobotanical value, traditionally used by Indigenous communities for medicinal purposes and nutritional sustenance.
- Scientific name: Acacia cyclops
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Fabales, it is a member of the Fabaceae family. Finally, it is classified under the genus Acacia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Acacia | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse distribution across several distinct regions. In Southwestern Europe, it can be found growing in both Portugal and Spain. Its presence extends into Southeastern Europe, specifically within the territory of Sicilia. Furthermore, the species is established in Northern Africa, particularly in Morocco. Finally, its range reaches the Macaronesia islands, including the Azores.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Europe | Portugal | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Sicilia | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Morocco | WCVP |
| Macaronesia | Azores | WCVP |
| Macaronesia | Canary Is. | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Ethiopia | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Cape Provinces | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Namibia | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Northern Provinces | WCVP |
Chemicals
Acacia cyclops has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoid, flavonoids.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoid | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Acacia cyclops has 2 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Free-Radical Scavenging.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Free-Radical Scavenging | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Acacia cyclops has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include ovarian cancer.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| ovarian cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |