Status:
valid
Authors:
T.M.Salter
Source:
ildis
Year:
1949
Citation Micro:
J. S. African Bot.15: 35 (1949)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000211315
Common Names
- Neglecta Aspalathus
- Neglecta-flowered Aspalathus
- Neglected Aspalathus
Description
Aspalathus neglecta (also called 'Neglected broom', among many other common names) is a shrub native to South Africa. It grows in grasslands, woodlands, and disturbed areas, and is characterized by its small, yellow flowers and thin, wiry stems.
Uses & Benefits
Aspalathus neglecta 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 neglecta has small, yellow flowers, with the seed being a small, black, shiny nut. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aspalathus neglecta 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 neglecta
Aspalathus neglecta is native to South Africa.
Aspalathus neglecta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aspalathus neglecta?
Aspalathus neglecta
What is the common name of Aspalathus neglecta?
Neglected Aspalathus
What is the natural habitat of Aspalathus neglecta?
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