Status:
valid
Authors:
C.H.Stirt. & Muasya
Source:
ipni
Year:
2016
Citation Micro:
S. African J. Bot.104: 36 (2016)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001345610
Description
Aspalathus dahlgrenii (also called Dahlgren's Aspalathus, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with small, oval leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to South Africa and is found in dry, rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Aspalathus dahlgrenii is a native Australian plant that is often used in gardens as an ornamental plant. It is also used in floral arrangements and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Aspalathus dahlgrenii is a small yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aspalathus dahlgrenii can be propagated by division or by seed. It requires a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. It should be grown in well-draining, acidic soil and watered regularly. Fertilize the plant every two weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Aspalathus dahlgrenii
Aspalathus dahlgrenii can be found in South Africa.
Aspalathus dahlgrenii FAQ
What is the ideal temperature for Aspalathus dahlgrenii?
Aspalathus dahlgrenii prefers temperatures between 65-75°F (18-24°C)
What is the ideal light for Aspalathus dahlgrenii?
Aspalathus dahlgrenii prefers bright, indirect light.
What type of soil does Aspalathus dahlgrenii need?
Aspalathus dahlgrenii prefers a well-draining, chunky soil mix.
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