Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
laeta
ID:
212111

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bolus

Source:
ildis

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
J. Bot.34: 20 (1896)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000211440



Common Names

  • Laeta Rooibos
  • Laeta Bush Tea
  • Laeta Red Tea


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Synonyms

  • Aspalathus rubrocalyx Garab. ex Compton [valid]

Description

Aspalathus laeta (also called Rooibos, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the western Cape region of South Africa. It has small, needle-like leaves and yellow flowers. It grows best in well-drained, acidic soil and is often found in mountainous areas.

Uses & Benefits

Aspalathus laeta is used as a medicinal plant, as an ornamental plant, and as a ground cover. It is also used to make herbal teas and to treat fever, headaches, and stomach ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aspalathus laeta has white flowers with yellow centers and black seeds. The seedlings are thin and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aspalathus laeta is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It has small, narrow leaves and small, yellow flowers that appear in spring and summer. It is drought-tolerant and prefers well-drained soil in full sun. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Aspalathus laeta

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

Aspalathus laeta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aspalathus laeta?

Aspalathus laeta

What is the common name of Aspalathus laeta?

Cape Rooibos

What is the natural habitat of Aspalathus laeta?

It is 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