Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
carnosa
ID:
212096

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.J.Bergius

Source:
ildis

Year:
1767

Citation Micro:
Descr. Pl. Cap.: 206 (1767)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000211425



Common Names

  • Carnosa Rooibos
  • Carnosa Bush Tea
  • Carnosa Red Tea


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Synonyms

  • Paraspalathus carnosa C.Presl [valid]
  • Aspalathus sarcantha Vogel ex Walp. [valid]
  • Achyronia carnosa (L.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Achyronia sarcantha (Vogel ex Walp.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Aspalathus carnosa L. [illegitimate]

Description

Aspalathus carnosa (also called 'Fleshy 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 carnosa 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 carnosa 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 carnosa 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 carnosa

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

Aspalathus carnosa FAQ

What is the common name of Aspalathus carnosa?

Carnose Rooibos

What is the natural habitat of Aspalathus carnosa?

It is native to the western and eastern Cape Provinces of South Africa.

What is the traditional use of Aspalathus carnosa?

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