Status:
valid
Authors:
R.Dahlgren
Source:
ildis
Year:
1963
Citation Micro:
Opera Bot.9: 184 (1963)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000211555
Common Names
- Chrysantha Aspalathus
- Aspalathus chrysantha
- Chrysantha Bush
Description
Aspalathus chrysantha (also called Golden Aspalathus, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to South Africa. It has small, yellow flowers and grows in dry, sandy areas.
Uses & Benefits
Aspalathus chrysantha has many non-medical uses, including as an ornamental plant, for soil erosion control, as a food source for livestock, and as a source of firewood.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Aspalathus chrysantha are small and white with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, ovoid-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aspalathus chrysantha is a perennial shrub that is native to South Africa. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, sunny location in well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. The plants should be watered regularly and fertilized monthly during the growing season.
Where to Find Aspalathus chrysantha
Aspalathus chrysantha can be found in the Western Cape Province of South Africa.
Aspalathus chrysantha FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aspalathus chrysantha?
Aspalathus chrysantha
What is the common name of Aspalathus chrysantha?
Golden Aspalathus
What is the natural habitat of Aspalathus chrysantha?
Dry mountain slopes and rocky outcrops
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