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Cyclocarpa stellaris Plant Care
Cyclocarpa stellaris Afzel. ex Baker
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Cyclocarpa stellaris is a species of flowering plant in the legume family, Fabaceae. It belongs to the subfamily Faboideae, and was recently assigned to the informal monophyletic Dalbergia clade of the Dalbergieae. It is the only member of the genus Cyclocarpa.
Bright indirect light
At a glance
How do you care for Cyclocarpa stellaris?
Cyclocarpa stellaris grows best in bright indirect light.
What Is the Cyclocarpa stellaris?
Cyclocarpa stellaris (Cyclocarpa stellaris) belongs to the Fabaceae family within the Cyclocarpa genus.
Cyclocarpa stellaris displays a vining, climbing shrub growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately . Cyclocarpa stellaris produces small clusters of fragrant white flowers.
What Light Does the Cyclocarpa stellaris Need?
Cyclocarpa stellaris thrives in bright indirect light. Avoid placing Cyclocarpa stellaris in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Bright indirect light
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Cyclocarpa stellaris?
Well-draining loamy soil with added compost for nutrients. Good drainage is essential for Cyclocarpa stellaris to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Do You Repot a Cyclocarpa stellaris?
Repot every 1-2 years in early spring. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a Cyclocarpa stellaris?
Cyclocarpa stellaris can be propagated through seeds, stem cuttings.
Is the Cyclocarpa stellaris Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Cyclocarpa stellaris, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Keep pets from chewing it as a precaution.
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Cyclocarpa stellaris?
Cyclocarpa stellaris is susceptible to aphids, whiteflies, spider mites. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
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Cyclocarpa stellaris is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Cyclocarpa genus — compare its care with other Cyclocarpa species on PlantoScan.
Cyclocarpa is part of the Fabaceae plant family — browse all Fabaceae genera and species.
Cyclocarpa stellaris thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Cyclocarpa stellaris Afzel. ex Baker, family Fabaceae (first published in Flora of Tropical Africa 2 1876) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Cyclocarpa stellaris, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
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- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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