Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
obtusata
ID:
212169

Status:
valid

Authors:
Thunb.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1800

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Pl. Cap.: 125 (1800)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000211498



Common Names

  • Obtusata Rooibos
  • Aspalathus obtusata
  • Obtusata Bush Tea


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Synonyms

  • Achyronia obtusata (Thunb.) Kuntze [valid]

Description

Aspalathus obtusata (also called Obtuse Aspalathus, among many other common names) is a species of Aspalathus native to South Africa. It is a shrub growing to a height of up to 1.5 m (5 ft). It has small, grey-green leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in dry, rocky areas in the Western Cape and Northern Cape provinces of South Africa.

Uses & Benefits

Aspalathus obtusata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. Its leaves are used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: small, yellow, daisy-like flowers. Seed: small, black, flattened seeds. Seedlings: small, rounded leaves, with a white-greyish hue.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aspalathus obtusata is a hardy, evergreen shrub that is native to South Africa. It is drought-tolerant and prefers full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in early summer and rooted in a well-drained potting mix.

Where to Find Aspalathus obtusata

Aspalathus obtusata can be found in the Western Cape of South Africa.

Aspalathus obtusata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aspalathus obtusata?

Aspalathus obtusata

What is the common name of Aspalathus obtusata?

Rooibos

What is the natural habitat of Aspalathus obtusata?

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