Status:
valid
Authors:
R.Dahlgren
Source:
ildis
Year:
1963
Citation Micro:
Opera Bot.8: 117 (1963)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000211316
Common Names
- Confusa Aspalathus
- Confusa-flowered Aspalathus
- Confused Aspalathus
Synonyms
- Aspalathus simsiana Eckl. & Zeyh. [illegitimate]
Description
Aspalathus confusa (also called 'Confused 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 confusa is used as an ornamental plant and also for erosion control. It has also been used to make a tea that is said to have medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aspalathus confusa has small, yellow flowers, with the seed being a small, black, shiny nut. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aspalathus confusa is a hardy, evergreen shrub that grows in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and placed in a well-draining, sandy soil mix. Keep the cuttings moist until they have rooted.
Where to Find Aspalathus confusa
Aspalathus confusa is native to South Africa.
Aspalathus confusa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aspalathus confusa?
Aspalathus confusa
What is the common name of Aspalathus confusa?
Confused Aspalathus
What is the natural habitat of Aspalathus confusa?
It is found in rocky outcrops 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