Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
elliptica
ID:
212346

Status:
valid

Authors:
(E.Phillips) R.Dahlgren

Source:
ildis

Year:
1963

Citation Micro:
Opera Bot.9: 207 (1963)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000211675



Common Names

  • Aspalathus elliptica
  • Rooibos
  • Red Bush


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Synonyms

  • Borbonia elliptica E.Phillips [valid]
  • Borbonia latifolia Benth. [valid]

Description

Aspalathus elliptica (also called Elliptic Aspalathus, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 1m in height. It is native to South Africa, and is found in rocky outcrops and sandstone cliffs. It has elliptic leaves, and yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Aspalathus elliptica is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aspalathus elliptica has yellow flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aspalathus elliptica is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It is drought-tolerant and prefers full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in well-drained soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix.

Where to Find Aspalathus elliptica

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

Aspalathus elliptica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aspalathus elliptica?

Aspalathus elliptica

What is the common name of Aspalathus elliptica?

Elliptic Cape Rooibos

What is the natural habitat of Aspalathus elliptica?

Dry mountain slopes and rocky outcrops in the Western Cape of 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

Edwin Percy Phillips (1884-1967): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Phillips' in the authors string.
Rolf Dahlgren (1932-1987): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Dahlgren' in the authors string.