Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
frankenioides
ID:
212193

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
Prodr.2: 139 (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000211522



Common Names

  • Frankenioides Aspalathus
  • Aspalathus frankenioides
  • Frankenioides Bush


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Synonyms

  • Paraspalathus frankenioides (DC.) C.Presl [valid]
  • Paraspalathus albanensis (Eckl. & Zeyh.) C.Presl [valid]
  • Aspalathus albanensis Eckl. & Zeyh. [valid]
  • Aspalathus tomentosa E.Mey. [valid]
  • Achyronia frankeniodes (DC.) Kuntze [valid]

Description

Aspalathus frankenioides (also called Frankenia-like Aspalathus, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to South Africa. It has small, yellow flowers and grows in dry, rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Aspalathus frankenioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant, as it is known to have anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and antimicrobial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: small, yellow, daisy-like flowers. Seed: small, black, flattened seeds. Seedlings: small, rounded leaves, with a white-greyish hue.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aspalathus frankenioides is a perennial shrub that is native to South Africa. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, cuttings, or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained seedling mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and should be rooted in a well-drained potting mix. Division should be done in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Aspalathus frankenioides

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

Aspalathus frankenioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aspalathus frankenioides?

Aspalathus frankenioides

What is the common name of Aspalathus frankenioides?

Rooibos

What is the natural habitat of Aspalathus frankenioides?

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