Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1848
Citation Micro:
London J. Bot.7: 595 (1848)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000211196
Common Names
- Aspalathus orbiculata
- Orbicular Aspalathus
- Orbicular Bushveld Tea
Synonyms
- Achyronia orbiculata (Benth.) Kuntze [valid]
Description
Aspalathus orbiculata (also called Cape Rooibos, among many other common names) is a small shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to the Western Cape Province of South Africa and is found in rocky, sandy and clay soils. It is also found in dry river beds and on mountain slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Aspalathus orbiculata is used as an ornamental plant and is also used to make a tea-like beverage.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aspalathus orbiculata has small, white flowers with yellow centers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small, black, and round. Seedlings have round-shaped leaves with a rounded tip.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aspalathus orbiculata is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 meter in height. It is easily propagated from cuttings, which should be taken from the tips of the branches in late summer. The cuttings should be planted in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until they are established. It is also possible to propagate Aspalathus orbiculata from seed, which should be sown in a warm, sunny location in spring.
Where to Find Aspalathus orbiculata
Aspalathus orbiculata can be found in South Africa, in the Western Cape and Eastern Cape provinces.
Aspalathus orbiculata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aspalathus orbiculata?
Aspalathus orbiculata
What is the common name of Aspalathus orbiculata?
Orbiculata
Where is Aspalathus orbiculata native to?
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