Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
lotiflora
ID:
211978

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Dahlgren

Source:
ildis

Year:
1962

Citation Micro:
Bot. Not.115: 469 (1962)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000211307



Common Names

  • Lotiflora Aspalathus
  • Lotiflora-flowered Aspalathus
  • Many-flowered Aspalathus


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Description

Aspalathus lotiflora (also called 'Lotus-flowered Aspalathus', among many other common names) is a small shrub with a rounded crown and a single trunk. It is native to South Africa and is found in grassland and scrubland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Aspalathus lotiflora is used as an ornamental plant and also for erosion control. It has also been used to make a tea that is said to have medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aspalathus lotiflora has small, yellow flowers, with the seed being a small, black, shiny nut. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aspalathus lotiflora is a hardy, evergreen shrub that grows in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and placed in a well-draining, sandy soil mix. Keep the cuttings moist until they have rooted.

Where to Find Aspalathus lotiflora

Aspalathus lotiflora is native to South Africa.

Aspalathus lotiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aspalathus lotiflora?

Aspalathus lotiflora

What is the common name of Aspalathus lotiflora?

Lotus-flowered Aspalathus

What is the natural habitat of Aspalathus lotiflora?

It is found in rocky outcrops 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

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