Status:
valid
Authors:
Bolus
Source:
ildis
Year:
1897
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst.24: 456 (1897)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000211258
Common Names
- Intervallaris Aspalathus
- Intervallaris Rooibos
- Aspalathus Intervallaris
Description
Aspalathus intervallaris (also called 'Interval Aspalathus', among many other common names) is a small shrub with a rounded crown and a single trunk. It is native to South Africa and is found in grassland and scrubland habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Aspalathus intervallaris is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used to make herbal teas and tisanes, as well as for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Aspalathus intervallaris is white and has a yellow center. The seed is small and round. The seedlings are thin and have multiple stems.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aspalathus intervallaris is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and requires minimal maintenance.
Where to Find Aspalathus intervallaris
Aspalathus intervallaris can be found in the North West province of South Africa.
Aspalathus intervallaris FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aspalathus intervallaris?
Aspalathus intervallaris
What is the common name of Aspalathus intervallaris?
Interval Aspalathus
What is the natural habitat of Aspalathus intervallaris?
It is found in dry, rocky areas in the Western Cape, 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