Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
alpestris
ID:
212313

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Benth.) R.Dahlgren

Source:
ildis

Year:
1963

Citation Micro:
Opera Bot.9: 210 (1963)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000211642



Common Names

  • Rooibos
  • Red Bush
  • Aspalathus alpestris


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Synonyms

  • Borbonia alpestris Benth. [valid]
  • Borbonia pungens Mundt ex Benth. [valid]
  • Borbonia trinervia Thunb. [deprecated]

Description

Aspalathus alpestris (also called Alpine 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 alpestris is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used medicinally for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Aspalathus alpestris is a small, yellow, bell-shaped flower. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and upright.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aspalathus alpestris is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be pruned to shape and should be fertilized regularly.

Where to Find Aspalathus alpestris

Aspalathus alpestris can be found in South Africa in the Eastern Cape and Western Cape provinces.

Aspalathus alpestris FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aspalathus alpestris?

Aspalathus alpestris

What is the common name of Aspalathus alpestris?

Alpine Aspalathus

What is the natural habitat of Aspalathus alpestris?

Grasslands and open woodlands

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

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Rolf Dahlgren (1932-1987): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Dahlgren' in the authors string.