Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
bowieana
ID:
212060

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Benth.) R.Dahlgren

Source:
ildis

Year:
1963

Citation Micro:
Opera Bot.9: 130 (1963)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000211389



Common Names

  • Bowieana Aspalathus
  • Rooibos
  • Red Bush


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Synonyms

  • Aspalathus canescens bowieana Benth. [unknown]

Description

Aspalathus bowieana (also called Cape Rooibos, among many other common names) is a small shrub that grows to a height of 1-2 meters. It is native to the Western Cape region of South Africa and is found in the fynbos and renosterveld habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Aspalathus bowieana is used as a medicinal herb to treat various ailments. It is also used as a source of firewood, timber, and fodder. The leaves are used to make tea and the bark is used to make rope.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aspalathus bowieana has small, yellow flowers with white centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aspalathus bowieana 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 bowieana

Aspalathus bowieana can be found in the deserts of South Africa.

Aspalathus bowieana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aspalathus bowieana?

Aspalathus bowieana

What is the common name of Aspalathus bowieana?

Bowie's Aspalathus

What is the natural habitat of Aspalathus bowieana?

Dry, rocky slopes and hillsides

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

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Rolf Dahlgren (1932-1987): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Dahlgren' in the authors string.