Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
pycnantha
ID:
212196

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Dahlgren

Source:
ildis

Year:
1968

Citation Micro:
Opera Bot.21: 54 (1968)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000211525



Common Names

  • Pycnantha Aspalathus
  • Aspalathus pycnantha
  • Pycnantha Bush


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Description

Aspalathus pycnantha (also called Pygmy Aspalathus, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to South Africa. It has small, yellow flowers and grows in dry, sandy areas.

Uses & Benefits

Aspalathus pycnantha 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 pycnantha is a perennial shrub that is native to South Africa. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, cuttings, or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained seedling mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and should be rooted in a well-drained potting mix. Division should be done in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Aspalathus pycnantha

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

Aspalathus pycnantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aspalathus pycnantha?

Aspalathus pycnantha

What is the common name of Aspalathus pycnantha?

Rooibos

What is the natural habitat of Aspalathus pycnantha?

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

References