Status:
valid
Authors:
(R.Dahlgren) R.Dahlgren
Source:
tro
Year:
1988
Citation Micro:
Fl. S. Afr.16(3; 6): 357 (1988)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001033903
Common Names
- Aspalathus Amoena
- Amoena Tree
- Amoena Shrub
Description
Aspalathus amoena (also called Amoena Aspalathus, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial native to South Africa. It has a prostrate growth habit with small, yellow flowers and small, round, black fruits. It usually grows in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Aspalathus amoena is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in landscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Aspalathus amoena is a white, star-shaped bloom with a yellow center. The seed is a flat, oval-shaped seed with a brownish-black color. The seedlings are small, with a light green color and a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cultivation and propagation of Aspalathus amoena is best done through seed sowing. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. Propagation can also be done through cuttings taken from the stems.
Where to Find Aspalathus amoena
Aspalathus amoena can be found in 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