Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
capensis
ID:
212094

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Walp.) R.Dahlgren

Source:
ildis

Year:
1960

Citation Micro:
Opera Bot.4: 55 (1960)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000211423



Common Names

  • Capensis Rooibos
  • Capensis Bush Tea
  • Capensis Red Tea


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Synonyms

  • Aspalathus sarcodes Benth. [unknown]
  • Sarcophyllus carnosus Thunb. [valid]
  • Sarcocalyx capensis Walp. [valid]
  • Aspalathus sarcodes Vogel ex Walp. [valid]
  • Achyronia sarcodes (Vogel ex Walp.) Kuntze [valid]

Description

Aspalathus capensis (also called Cape Rooibos, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 1.5 m in height. It is native to the Western Cape province of South Africa and is typically found in the fynbos vegetation type. It grows in sandy and loamy soils in areas with low rainfall.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aspalathus capensis has white flowers with yellow centers and black seeds. The seedlings are thin and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aspalathus capensis is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It has small, narrow leaves and small, yellow flowers that appear in spring and summer. It is drought-tolerant and prefers well-drained soil in full sun. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Aspalathus capensis

Aspalathus capensis can be found in the Western Cape province of South Africa.

Aspalathus capensis FAQ

What is the common name of Aspalathus capensis?

Cape Rooibos

What is the natural habitat of Aspalathus capensis?

It is native to the Cederberg region of South Africa.

What is the traditional use of Aspalathus capensis?

It has been used for centuries as a traditional herbal tea.

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

Wilhelm Gerhard Walpers (1816-1853): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Walp.' in the authors string.
Rolf Dahlgren (1932-1987): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Dahlgren' in the authors string.