Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
asparagoides
ID:
212002

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.f.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1782

Citation Micro:
Suppl. Pl.: 321 (1782)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000211331



Common Names

  • Asparagoides Aspalathus
  • Aspalathus asparagoides
  • Asparagoides Bush


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Synonyms

  • Achyronia asparagodes (L.f.) Kuntze [valid]

Description

Aspalathus asparagoides (also called 'Asparagus broom', among many other common names) is a shrub native to South Africa. It grows in grasslands, woodlands, and disturbed areas, and is characterized by its small, yellow flowers and thin, wiry stems.

Uses & Benefits

Aspalathus asparagoides is used as an ornamental plant, for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in landscaping and as a windbreak.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Aspalathus asparagoides sub. rubro-fusca (Eckl. & Zeyh.) R.Dahlgren
Aspalathus asparagoides sub. rubrofusca (Eckl. & Zeyh.) Dahlgren
Aspalathus asparagoides sub. asparagoides
Aspalathus asparagoides sub. gracilis (Eckl. & Zeyh.) R.Dahlgren

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aspalathus asparagoides has small, yellow flowers, with the seed being a small, black, shiny nut. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aspalathus asparagoides can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Both should be kept in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Aspalathus asparagoides

Aspalathus asparagoides is native to South Africa.

Aspalathus asparagoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aspalathus asparagoides?

Aspalathus asparagoides

What is the common name of Aspalathus asparagoides?

Rooibos

What is the natural habitat of Aspalathus asparagoides?

It is native to South Africa and is found in the fynbos region of the Western and Eastern Cape provinces.

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