Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
acocksii
ID:
552703

Status:
valid

Authors:
(R.Dahlgren) R.Dahlgren

Source:
ksufab

Year:
1963

Citation Micro:
Opera Bot.9: 143, 270 (1963)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000552035



Common Names

  • Acocks' Aspalathus
  • Acocks' Aspalathoides
  • Acocks' Aspalathus


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Synonyms

  • Aspalathus quinquefolia acocksii R.Dahlgren [unknown]

Description

Aspalathus acocksii (also called Acocks' Aspalathus, among many other common names) is a shrub native to southern Africa. It has small, oval leaves and yellow flowers. It typically grows in moist, well-drained soils in woodlands, thickets, and along streams and rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Aspalathus acocksii has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of nectar for pollinators. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Aspalathus acocksii is a small, white, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin, light green, and have small, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aspalathus acocksii is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and is drought tolerant once established.

Where to Find Aspalathus acocksii

Aspalathus acocksii is native to tropical regions of Africa, from Senegal to Ethiopia.

Aspalathus acocksii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aspalathus acocksii?

Aspalathus acocksii

What is the common name of Aspalathus acocksii?

Acocks' Aspalathus

What is the natural habitat of Aspalathus acocksii?

Woodlands and thickets in the southeastern United States

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