Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
barbata
ID:
212340

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lam.) R.Dahlgren

Source:
ildis

Year:
1963

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000211669



Common Names

  • Rooibos
  • Red Bush
  • Aspalathus barbata


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Synonyms

  • Borbonia barbata Lam. [valid]

Description

Aspalathus barbata (also called Bearded Aspalathus, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 1m in height. It is native to South Africa, and is found in rocky outcrops and sandstone cliffs. It has ovate leaves, and yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Aspalathus barbata is used as a medicinal plant and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aspalathus barbata has yellow flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aspalathus barbata is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It is drought-tolerant and prefers full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in well-drained soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix.

Where to Find Aspalathus barbata

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

Aspalathus barbata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aspalathus barbata?

Aspalathus barbata

What is the common name of Aspalathus barbata?

Bearded Aspalathus

What is the natural habitat of Aspalathus barbata?

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

Jean-Baptiste de Lamarck (1744-1829): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lam.' in the authors string.
Rolf Dahlgren (1932-1987): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Dahlgren' in the authors string.