Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
comptonii
ID:
211934

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Dahlgren

Source:
ildis

Year:
1960

Citation Micro:
Opera Bot.4: 309 (1960)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000211263



Common Names

  • Comptonii Aspalathus
  • Comptonii Rooibos
  • Aspalathus Comptonii


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Description

Aspalathus comptonii (also called 'Compton's Aspalathus', among many other common names) is a small shrub with a rounded crown and a single trunk. It is native to South Africa and is found in grassland and scrubland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Aspalathus comptonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used to make herbal teas and tisanes, as well as for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Aspalathus comptonii is white and has a yellow center. The seed is small and round. The seedlings are thin and have multiple stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aspalathus comptonii is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and requires minimal maintenance.

Where to Find Aspalathus comptonii

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

Aspalathus comptonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aspalathus comptonii?

Aspalathus comptonii

What is the common name of Aspalathus comptonii?

Compton's Aspalathus

What is the natural habitat of Aspalathus comptonii?

It is found in dry, rocky areas in the Western Cape, 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

References