Cyclopia intermedia
Kouga honeybush-tea
Cyclopia intermedia, commonly known as Honeybush, is a versatile medicinal shrub native to South Africa. Renowned for its soothing properties, it is frequently used in herbal teas to alleviate anxiety and digestive issues. Rich in antioxidants, this fragrant plant offers a natural way to support relaxation and overall wellness.
- Scientific name: Cyclopia intermedia
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is ordered under Fabales and categorized into the family Fabaceae. Specifically, it is identified by the genus Cyclopia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Cyclopia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Cyclopia intermedia, is recognized by various common names depending on the language. In English, it is referred to as Kouga Honeybush-tea, while in Afrikaans, it is called both Kougabergtee and Bergtee. Additionally, in Arabic, the plant is identified as سيكلوبيا الوسطى.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ar | سيكلوبيا الوسطى | Wikidata |
| af | Kougabergtee | Wikidata |
| af | Bergtee | Wikidata |
| en | Kouga Honeybush-tea | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is a species native to the southern portion of the African continent. Its natural occurrence is specifically concentrated within the Cape Provinces of South Africa. Within this region, it thrives in the unique environmental conditions provided by the local terrain. The geographical range of Cyclopia intermedia is therefore quite localized to these coastal and inland areas. Consequently, understanding its specific habitat in the Cape Provinces is essential for its conservation.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southern Africa | Cape Provinces | WCVP |
Chemicals
Cyclopia intermedia has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include mangiferin.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| mangiferin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Cyclopia intermedia has 4 reported activities identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimutagenic, Antioxidant, Antimicrobial, Chemopreventive.
- Total activities
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimutagenic | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Chemopreventive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Cyclopia intermedia has 5 reported medicinal uses identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include acrosome, lipid peroxidation, mitochondria, oxidative stress, sperm motility.
- Total uses
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| acrosome | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lipid peroxidation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| mitochondria | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oxidative stress | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sperm motility | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |