Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
obtusifolia
ID:
212180

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Dahlgren

Source:
ildis

Year:
1963

Citation Micro:
Opera Bot.9: 176, 283 (1963)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000211509



Common Names

  • Aspalathus obtusifolia
  • Obtusifolia Aspalathus
  • Obtusifolia Bush


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Description

Aspalathus obtusifolia (also called Rooibos, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South Africa. It has small, needle-like leaves and small yellow flowers. It is found in the fynbos biome of the Western Cape and grows in rocky, sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Aspalathus obtusifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant, as it is known to have anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and antimicrobial properties.

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 obtusifolia 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 obtusifolia

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

Aspalathus obtusifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aspalathus obtusifolia?

Aspalathus obtusifolia

What is the common name of Aspalathus obtusifolia?

Rooibos

What is the natural habitat of Aspalathus obtusifolia?

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