Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
albens
ID:
212182

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1771

Citation Micro:
Mant. Pl.2: 261 (1771)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000211511



Common Names

  • Albens Aspalathus
  • Aspalathus albens
  • Albens Bush


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Synonyms

  • Aspalathus armata Thunb. [valid]
  • Aspalathus agardhiana DC. [valid]
  • Aspalathus exilis Harv. [valid]
  • Buchenroedera teretifolia Eckl. & Zeyh. [valid]
  • Achyronia agardhiana (DC.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Achyronia albens (L.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Achyronia armata (Thunb.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Achyronia exilis (Harv.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Aspalathus albens virens E.Mey. [unknown]

Description

Aspalathus albens (also called White Rooibos, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South Africa. It has small, needle-like leaves and small white flowers. It is found in the fynbos biome of the Western Cape and grows in rocky, sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Aspalathus albens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant, as it is known to have anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and antimicrobial properties.

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 albens 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 albens

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

Aspalathus albens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aspalathus albens?

Aspalathus albens

What is the common name of Aspalathus albens?

Rooibos

What is the natural habitat of Aspalathus albens?

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