Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
lotoides
ID:
211919

Status:
valid

Authors:
Thunb.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1800

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Pl. Cap.: 126 (1800)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000211248



Common Names

  • Lotoides Aspalathus
  • Lotoides Rooibos
  • Aspalathus Lotoides


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Synonyms

  • Paraspalathus lotoides C.Presl [valid]
  • Achyronia lotodes (Thunb.) Kuntze [valid]

Description

Aspalathus lotoides (also called Lotus-Leaved Rooibos, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South Africa. It is a member of the Fabaceae family and grows up to 1 meter in height. It is found in the mountainous regions of the Western Cape province of South Africa, in the fynbos biome. It is found in sandy and loamy soils, and prefers dry, well-drained soils.

Uses & Benefits

Aspalathus lotoides 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Aspalathus lotoides sub. lagopus (Thunb.) R.Dahlgren
Aspalathus lotoides sub. lotoides

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aspalathus lotoides has small, white flowers with yellow centers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small, black, and round. Seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aspalathus lotoides is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and requires minimal maintenance.

Where to Find Aspalathus lotoides

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

Aspalathus lotoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aspalathus lotoides?

Aspalathus lotoides

What is the common name of Aspalathus lotoides?

Rooibos

What is the natural habitat of Aspalathus lotoides?

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