Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cyclopis
ID:
1061138

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cunn. ex Loudon

Source:
tro

Year:
1826

Citation Micro:
Sweet's Hortus Britannicus 1826

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001060476



Common Names

  • Acacia cyclopis
  • Cyclopis Acacia
  • Cyclopis Acacia


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Description

Acacia cyclopis (also called Cyclops Acacia, among many other common names) is a small tree native to Central and South America. It has a rounded crown and its leaves are oblong-elliptic in shape. It grows in tropical and subtropical dry forests, as well as in open areas.

Uses & Benefits

Acacia cyclopis is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers, and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, skin diseases, and digestive disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Acacia cyclopis is yellow and has a bell-shaped structure. The seed is round and black in colour. The seedlings are thin and long with a yellowish-green colour.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acacia cyclopis is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 8 m in height. It is native to the Caribbean and Central and South America. It is propagated by seeds, which should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil. The seeds should be soaked in water for 24 hours before sowing. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are about 10 cm tall.

Where to Find Acacia cyclopis

Acacia cyclopis is native to Central and West Africa and can be found in dry, sandy soils.

Species in the Acacia genus

Acacia constricta, Acacia auriculiformis, Acacia koa, Acacia scleroxyla, Acacia verticillata, Acacia kauaiensis, Acacia brandegeana, Acacia breviracemosa, Acacia retinodes, Acacia neriifolia, Acacia acuminata, Acacia complanata, Acacia excelsa, Acacia georginae, Acacia kettlewelliae, Acacia phlebophylla, Acacia prominens, Acacia binervata, Acacia buxifolia, Acacia brachybotrya, Acacia bivenosa, Acacia calamifolia, Acacia cardiophylla, Acacia chrysotricha, Acacia constablei, Acacia caesiella, Acacia decora, Acacia fasciculifera, Acacia falciformis, Acacia flavescens, Acacia gladiiformis, Acacia gilbertii, Acacia hakeoides, Acacia ixiophylla, Acacia lanigera, Acacia lineata, Acacia luteola, Acacia latifolia, Acacia montana, Acacia megacephala, Acacia mabellae, Acacia mollifolia, Acacia oswaldii, Acacia obtusifolia, Acacia pulchella, Acacia polybotrya, Acacia rhodoxylon, Acacia rubida, Acacia rigens, Acacia stricta,

Species in the Fabaceae family

References