Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
acanthiloba
ID:
211969

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Dahlgren

Source:
ildis

Year:
1962

Citation Micro:
Bot. Not.115: 465 (1962)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000211298



Common Names

  • Aspalathus Acanthiloba
  • Acanthiloba Aspalathus
  • Acanthiloba Aspalathus Plant


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Description

Aspalathus acanthiloba (also called Spiny-lobed Aspalathus, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to South Africa. It has small, spiny-lobed leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in mountainous areas and in sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Aspalathus acanthiloba is used as an ornamental plant and also for erosion control. It has also been used to make a tea that is said to have medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Aspalathus acanthiloba is white and has a yellow center. The seed is small and round. The seedlings are thin and have multiple stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aspalathus acanthiloba can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and placed in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Both methods require bright, indirect light and temperatures between 65-75°F (18-24°C).

Where to Find Aspalathus acanthiloba

Aspalathus acanthiloba can be found in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa.

Aspalathus acanthiloba FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aspalathus acanthiloba?

Aspalathus acanthiloba

What is the common name of Aspalathus acanthiloba?

Acanthilobous Aspalathus

What is the natural habitat of Aspalathus acanthiloba?

It is found in rocky outcrops in the Western Cape, South Africa.

Species in the Aspalathus genus

Aspalathus chortophila, Aspalathus oliveri, Aspalathus polycephala, Aspalathus venosa, Aspalathus fasciculata, Aspalathus suaveolens, Aspalathus rupestris, Aspalathus esterhuyseniae, Aspalathus corniculata, Aspalathus acidota, Aspalathus borbonifolia, Aspalathus aspalathoides, Aspalathus stenophylla, Aspalathus inops, Aspalathus marginata, Aspalathus psoraleoides, Aspalathus truncata, Aspalathus orbiculata, Aspalathus myrtillifolia, Aspalathus securifolia, Aspalathus cytisoides, Aspalathus rugosa, Aspalathus linearifolia, Aspalathus bidouwensis, Aspalathus incana, Aspalathus dunsdoniana, Aspalathus salicifolia, Aspalathus ramulosa, Aspalathus radiata, Aspalathus sericea, Aspalathus aemula, Aspalathus altissima, Aspalathus tridentata, Aspalathus quinquefolia, Aspalathus heterophylla, Aspalathus lotoides, Aspalathus argyrella, Aspalathus ternata, Aspalathus dasyantha, Aspalathus oblongifolia, Aspalathus intervallaris, Aspalathus quadrata, Aspalathus vulpina, Aspalathus villosa, Aspalathus bodkinii, Aspalathus comptonii, Aspalathus bracteata, Aspalathus patens, Aspalathus lanata, Aspalathus latifolia,

Species in the Fabaceae family