Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
inops
ID:
211858

Status:
valid

Authors:
Eckl. & Zeyh.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. Afric. Austral.: 197 (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000211187



Common Names

  • Aspalathus inops
  • Helpless Aspalathus
  • Helpless Bushveld Tea


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Synonyms

  • Aspalathus capitella Burch. ex Benth. [valid]
  • Achyronia capitella (Burch. ex Benth.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Aspalathus stenophylla garciniana R.Dahlgren [unknown]

Description

Aspalathus inops (also called Cape Rooibos, among many other common names) is a small shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to the Western Cape Province of South Africa and is found in rocky, sandy and clay soils. It is also found in dry river beds and on mountain slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Aspalathus inops is used as an ornamental plant and is also used to make a tea-like beverage.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Aspalathus inops are yellow and fluffy. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and spindly.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aspalathus inops is a shrub or small tree that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized every few months.

Where to Find Aspalathus inops

Aspalathus inops is native to southern Africa, including Zimbabwe, Mozambique, and South Africa.

Aspalathus inops FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aspalathus inops?

Aspalathus inops

What is the common name of Aspalathus inops?

Inops

Where is Aspalathus inops 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.