Cyclopia subternata
Honeybush-tea
Cyclopia subterrata, commonly known as Honeybush, is a fragrant medicinal shrub native to South Africa's Fynbos biome. Renowned for its caffeine-free herbal infusions, it offers powerful antioxidant properties. Traditionally used to soothe digestive issues and reduce anxiety, this versatile plant is increasingly valued in modern wellness and skincare.
- Scientific name: Cyclopia subternata
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Fabales. Ultimately, it is a member of the Fabaceae family, falling under 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 subterrata, is recognized by various common names depending on the language spoken. In English, it is widely referred to as Honeybush-tea, while in Afrikaans, it is known by the names Heuningbostee and Vleitee.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| af | Heuningbostee | Wikidata |
| af | Vleitee | Wikidata |
| en | Honeybush-tea | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is native to the southern region of the African continent. Specifically, its natural habitat is located within the Cape Provinces. This area is characterized by unique biodiversity and specific environmental conditions. Consequently, the geographical range of Cyclopia subterrata is quite restricted to these provinces. Understanding this distribution is essential for the conservation of the species in its local ecosystem.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southern Africa | Cape Provinces | WCVP |
Chemicals
Cyclopia subternata has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 11 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include scolymoside, vicenin-2, isomangiferin, mangiferin.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 11
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| scolymoside | 5 | ★★★☆☆ |
| vicenin-2 | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| isomangiferin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| mangiferin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Cyclopia subternata has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticoagulant, Antiplatelet.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Anticoagulant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiplatelet | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Cyclopia subternata has 4 reported medicinal uses identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include pain, adipogenesis, glucose, pulmonary injury.
- Total uses
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 8
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| pain | 5 | ★★★☆☆ |
| adipogenesis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| glucose | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pulmonary injury | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |