Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
linearifolia
ID:
211879

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Burm.f.) DC.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
Prodr.2: 142 (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000211208



Common Names

  • Aspalathus linearifolia
  • Linear-Leaved Aspalathus
  • Linear-Leaved Bushveld Tea


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Synonyms

  • Trineuria linarifolia (Burm.f.) C.Presl [valid]
  • Aspalathus linifolia E.Mey. [illegitimate]
  • Achyronia linearifolia (DC.) Kuntze [valid]

Description

Aspalathus linearifolia (also called Cape Rooibos, among many other common names) is a small shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to the Western Cape Province of South Africa and is found in rocky, sandy and clay soils. It is also found in dry river beds and on mountain slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Aspalathus linearifolia is used as an ornamental plant and is also used to make a tea-like beverage.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aspalathus linearifolia has small, white flowers with yellow centers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small, black, and round. Seedlings have narrow, linear leaves with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aspalathus linearifolia is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 meter in height. It is easily propagated from cuttings, which should be taken from the tips of the branches in late summer. The cuttings should be planted in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until they are established. It is also possible to propagate Aspalathus linearifolia from seed, which should be sown in a warm, sunny location in spring.

Where to Find Aspalathus linearifolia

Aspalathus linearifolia can be found in South Africa, in the Western Cape and Eastern Cape provinces.

Aspalathus linearifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aspalathus linearifolia?

Aspalathus linearifolia

What is the common name of Aspalathus linearifolia?

Linear-leaved Aspalathus

What is the natural habitat of Aspalathus linearifolia?

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

References

Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Nicolaas Laurens Burman (1733-1793): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Burm.f.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:475646-1: Based on the initial data import