Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
aristatus
ID:
552717

Status:
valid

Authors:
Garab. ex Compton

Source:
ksufab

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
J. S. African Bot. 6: 56 (1940)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000552049



Common Names

  • Aspalathus aristatus
  • Aristate Aspalathus
  • Aristate Bushwillow


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Description

Aspalathus aristatus (also called Bristly Aspalathus, among many other common names) is a shrub native to western Europe. 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 aristatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. Its leaves are used to make mats and baskets. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, skin diseases, and snake bites.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Aspalathus aristatus is small and white in color. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small and have a single, round, green leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aspalathus aristatus is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It prefers full sun to partial shade and is tolerant of a wide range of soils. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Aspalathus aristatus

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

Aspalathus aristatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aspalathus aristatus?

Aspalathus aristatus

What is the common name of Aspalathus aristatus?

Cape Rush

What is the natural habitat of Aspalathus aristatus?

Dry grassland and rocky slopes 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

References

Robert Harold Compton (1886-1979): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Compton' in the authors string.
Star Garabedjan (1895-1978): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Garab.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:475401-1: Based on the initial data import