Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
cytisoides
ID:
211874

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lam.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1783

Citation Micro:
Encycl.1: 292 (1783)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000211203



Common Names

  • Aspalathus cytisoides
  • Cytisus-Like Aspalathus
  • Cytisus-Like Bushveld Tea


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Synonyms

  • Aspalathus concavifolia (Eckl. & Zeyh.) R.Dahlgren [valid]
  • Paraspalathus cytisoides C.Presl [valid]
  • Paraspalathus cinerea (Thunb.) C.Presl [valid]
  • Aspalathus cinerea Thunb. [valid]
  • Achyronia cytisodes (Lam.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Cliffortia concavifolia Eckl. & Zeyh. [unknown]
  • Aspalathus cytisoides decumbens Benth. [unknown]

Description

Aspalathus cytisoides (also called Cape Rooibos, among many other common names) is a small shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to the Western Cape Province of South Africa and is found in rocky, sandy and clay soils. It is also found in dry river beds and on mountain slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Aspalathus cytisoides is used as an ornamental plant and is also used to make a tea-like beverage.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aspalathus cytisoides has small, white flowers with yellow centers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small, black, and round. Seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aspalathus cytisoides is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 meter in height. It is easily propagated from cuttings, which should be taken from the tips of the branches in late summer. The cuttings should be planted in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until they are established. It is also possible to propagate Aspalathus cytisoides from seed, which should be sown in a warm, sunny location in spring.

Where to Find Aspalathus cytisoides

Aspalathus cytisoides can be found in South Africa, in the Western Cape and Eastern Cape provinces.

Aspalathus cytisoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aspalathus cytisoides?

Aspalathus cytisoides

What is the common name of Aspalathus cytisoides?

Cytisoides

Where is Aspalathus cytisoides native to?

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