Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
lanata
ID:
211940

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.Mey.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Comm. Pl. Afr. Austr.: 64 (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000211269



Common Names

  • Lanata Aspalathus
  • Lanata Rooibos
  • Aspalathus Lanata


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Synonyms

  • Aspalathus falcata Benth. [valid]
  • Psilolepus lanatus (E.Mey.) C.Presl [valid]
  • Achyronia falcata (Benth.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Achyronia lanata (E.Mey.) Kuntze [valid]

Description

Aspalathus lanata (also called Woolly Aspalathus, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to South Africa. It has small, woolly leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in mountainous areas and in sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Aspalathus lanata 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 lanata is white and has a yellow center. The seed is small and round. The seedlings are thick and have multiple stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aspalathus lanata can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and placed in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Both methods require bright, indirect light and temperatures between 65-75°F (18-24°C).

Where to Find Aspalathus lanata

Aspalathus lanata can be found in the Gauteng province of South Africa.

Aspalathus lanata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aspalathus lanata?

Aspalathus lanata

What is the common name of Aspalathus lanata?

Woolly Aspalathus

What is the natural habitat of Aspalathus lanata?

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