Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
securifolia
ID:
211869

Status:
valid

Authors:
Eckl. & Zeyh.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. Afric. Austral.: 198 (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000211198



Common Names

  • Aspalathus securifolia
  • Secure-Leaved Aspalathus
  • Secure-Leaved Bushveld Tea


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Synonyms

  • Aspalathus securifolia securifolia [unknown]
  • Aspalathus spathulata Eckl. & Zeyh. [valid]
  • Aspalathus exigua Eckl. & Zeyh. [valid]
  • Aspalathus conferta Benth. [valid]
  • Paraspalathus securifolia Walp. [valid]
  • Paraspalathus spatulata C.Presl [valid]
  • Achyronia exigua (Eckl. & Zeyh.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Achyronia securifolia (Eckl. & Zeyh.) Kuntze [valid]

Description

Aspalathus securifolia (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 securifolia is used as an ornamental plant and is also used to make a tea-like beverage.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aspalathus securifolia has small, white flowers with yellow centers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small, black, and round. Seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with a rounded tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aspalathus securifolia 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 securifolia from seed, which should be sown in a warm, sunny location in spring.

Where to Find Aspalathus securifolia

Aspalathus securifolia can be found in South Africa, in the Western Cape and Eastern Cape provinces.

Aspalathus securifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aspalathus securifolia?

Aspalathus securifolia

What is the common name of Aspalathus securifolia?

Securifolia

Where is Aspalathus securifolia 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

References

Karl Ludwig Philipp Zeyher (1799-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zeyh.' in the authors string.
Christian Friedrich Ecklon (1795-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Eckl.' in the authors string.