Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
glossoides
ID:
212260

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Dahlgren

Source:
ildis

Year:
1963

Citation Micro:
Opera Bot.9: 195, 279 (1963)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000211589



Common Names

  • Glossoides Rooibos
  • Aspalathus Glossoides
  • Glossoides Bush Tea


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Description

Aspalathus glossoides (also called Glossy Rooibos, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South Africa. It has small, needle-like leaves and small yellow flowers. It is found in the fynbos biome of the Western Cape and grows in rocky, sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Aspalathus glossoides has many non-medical uses, including as an ornamental plant, for soil erosion control, as a food source for livestock, and as a source of firewood.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Aspalathus glossoides is a small, yellow, bell-shaped flower. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and upright.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aspalathus glossoides is a hardy, evergreen shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a warm, sunny location and kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, Aspalathus glossoides requires little maintenance and can tolerate dry conditions.

Where to Find Aspalathus glossoides

Aspalathus glossoides is native to South Africa and can be found in the Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, and Limpopo provinces.

Aspalathus glossoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aspalathus glossoides?

Aspalathus glossoides

What type of plant is Aspalathus glossoides?

Shrub

What is the natural habitat of Aspalathus glossoides?

Dry, rocky slopes and ridges

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