Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
katbergensis
ID:
552775

Status:
valid

Authors:
(R.Dahlgren) R.Dahlgren

Source:
ksufab

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Fl. S. Afr.16(3; 6): 265 (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000552107



Common Names

  • Katbergensis Aspalathus
  • Katbergensis Bush
  • Aspalathus Katbergensis


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Synonyms

  • Aspalathus simii katbergensis [valid]

Description

Aspalathus katbergensis (also called Katberg Aspalathus, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with small, leathery leaves and yellowish-green flowers. It is native to South Africa, and is usually found in dry, rocky slopes and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Aspalathus katbergensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to stabilize soil and control erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Aspalathus katbergensis is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a single, long, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aspalathus katbergensis is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and is drought tolerant once established.

Where to Find Aspalathus katbergensis

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

Aspalathus katbergensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aspalathus katbergensis?

Aspalathus katbergensis

What is the common name of Aspalathus katbergensis?

Katberg Aspalathus

What is the natural habitat of Aspalathus katbergensis?

Grassland and rocky slopes

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