Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
simii
ID:
212162

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bolus

Source:
ildis

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
J. Bot.34: 21 (1896)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000211491



Common Names

  • Simii Rooibos
  • Aspalathus simii
  • Simii Bush Tea


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Synonyms

  • Aspalathus simii simii [unknown]

Description

Aspalathus simii (also called Sim's 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 simii 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 simii 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 simii

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

Aspalathus simii FAQ

What is the common name of Aspalathus simii?

Simii Rooibos

What is the natural habitat of Aspalathus simii?

It is native to the western and eastern Cape Provinces of South Africa.

What is the traditional use of Aspalathus simii?

It has been used for centuries as a traditional herbal tea.

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

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