Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
erythrodes
ID:
212102

Status:
valid

Authors:
Eckl. & Zeyh.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. Afric. Austral.: 200 (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000211431



Common Names

  • Erythrodes Rooibos
  • Erythrodes Bush Tea
  • Erythrodes Red Tea


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Synonyms

  • Paraspalathus erythrodes C.Presl [valid]
  • Aspalathus sulcata Vogel ex Walp. [valid]
  • Achyronia erythrodes (Eckl. & Zeyh.) Kuntze [valid]

Description

Aspalathus erythrodes (also called 'Red 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 erythrodes is used as a medicinal herb to treat various ailments. The leaves are used to make tea and the bark is used to make rope. It is also used as a source of firewood, timber, and fodder.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aspalathus erythrodes has white flowers with yellow centers and black seeds. The seedlings are thin and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aspalathus erythrodes is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It has small, narrow leaves and small, yellow flowers that appear in spring and summer. It is drought-tolerant and prefers well-drained soil in full sun. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Aspalathus erythrodes

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

Aspalathus erythrodes FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aspalathus erythrodes?

Aspalathus erythrodes

What is the common name of Aspalathus erythrodes?

Cape Rooibos

What is the natural habitat of Aspalathus erythrodes?

It is 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

References

Karl Ludwig Philipp Zeyher (1799-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zeyh.' in the authors string.
Christian Friedrich Ecklon (1795-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Eckl.' in the authors string.