Status:
valid
Authors:
R.Dahlgren
Source:
ildis
Year:
1967
Citation Micro:
Bot. Not.120: 29 (1967)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000211606
Common Names
- Barbigera Rooibos
- Aspalathus Barbigera
- Barbigera Bush Tea
Description
Aspalathus barbigera (also called Aspalathus-Knoppies, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It typically grows to a height of 0.3–1.5 m, with small, linear leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in dry, rocky areas, often in full sun.
Uses & Benefits
Aspalathus barbigera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Aspalathus barbigera is a small, yellow, bell-shaped flower. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and upright.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aspalathus barbigera is a hardy, evergreen shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a warm, sunny location and kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, Aspalathus barbigera requires little maintenance and can tolerate dry conditions.
Where to Find Aspalathus barbigera
Aspalathus barbigera is native to South Africa and can be found in the Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, and Limpopo provinces.
Aspalathus barbigera FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aspalathus barbigera?
Aspalathus barbigera
What is the common name of Aspalathus barbigera?
Rooibos
What is the origin of Aspalathus barbigera?
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