Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
leptocoma
ID:
1058479

Status:
valid

Authors:
Eckl. & Zeyh.

Source:
tro

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. Afric. Austral.: 205 (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001057817



Common Names

  • Aspalathus leptocoma
  • Slender-tufted Aspalathus
  • Slender-tufted Bushveld Aspalathus


Searching for Aspalathus leptocoma? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Aspalathus leptocoma (also called Slender Aspalathus, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to South Africa. It typically grows to a height of 1-2 meters and has small, slender leaves. It grows in dry, sandy soils and is often found in open woodlands, along roadsides, and in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Aspalathus leptocoma is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating respiratory ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Aspalathus leptocoma are yellow and bell-shaped. The seeds are small and brown. The seedlings are slender and have a single cotyledon.

Searching for Aspalathus leptocoma? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Aspalathus leptocoma is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 feet in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained seed bed. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained potting mix.

Where to Find Aspalathus leptocoma

Aspalathus leptocoma can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe.

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.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:475639-1: Based on the initial data import