Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
acanthophylla
ID:
212170

Status:
valid

Authors:
Eckl. & Zeyh.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. Afric. Austral.: 221 (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000211499



Common Names

  • Acanthophylla Rooibos
  • Aspalathus acanthophylla
  • Acanthophylla Bush Tea


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Synonyms

  • Aspalathus chamissonis Vogel [valid]
  • Achyronia chamissonis (Vogel) Kuntze [valid]

Description

Aspalathus acanthophylla (also called Prickly-Leaved Aspalathus, among many other common names) is a species of Aspalathus native to South Africa. It is a shrub growing to a height of up to 1.5 m (5 ft). It has small, grey-green leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in dry, rocky areas in the Western Cape and Northern Cape provinces of South Africa.

Uses & Benefits

Aspalathus acanthophylla has many non-medical uses, including as an ornamental plant, for soil erosion control, as a food source for livestock, and as a source of firewood.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: small, yellow, daisy-like flowers. Seed: small, black, flattened seeds. Seedlings: small, rounded leaves, with a white-greyish hue.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aspalathus acanthophylla is a hardy, evergreen shrub that is native to South Africa. It is drought-tolerant and prefers full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in early summer and rooted in a well-drained potting mix.

Where to Find Aspalathus acanthophylla

Aspalathus acanthophylla can be found in the Western Cape of South Africa.

Aspalathus acanthophylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aspalathus acanthophylla?

Aspalathus acanthophylla

What is the common name of Aspalathus acanthophylla?

Rooibos

What is the natural habitat of Aspalathus acanthophylla?

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

References

Karl Ludwig Philipp Zeyher (1799-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zeyh.' in the authors string.
Christian Friedrich Ecklon (1795-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Eckl.' in the authors string.