Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
spicata
ID:
211979

Status:
valid

Authors:
Thunb.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1800

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Pl. Cap.: 127 (1800)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000211308



Common Names

  • Spicata Aspalathus
  • Spicata-flowered Aspalathus
  • Spike-flowered Aspalathus


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Synonyms

  • Aspalathus spicata spicata [unknown]
  • Aspalathus nervosa E.Mey. [valid]
  • Aspalathus benthamii Harv. [valid]
  • Paraspalathus spicata (Thunb.) C.Presl [valid]
  • Aspalathus heterophylla (Thunb.) E.Mey. [unknown]
  • Achyronia benthamii (Harv.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Achyronia nervosa (E.Mey.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Achyronia spicata (Thunb.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Aspalathus comosa E.Mey. [illegitimate]
  • Aspalathus globosa Eckl. & Zeyh. [illegitimate]
  • Aspalathus remota Eckl. & Zeyh. [unknown]

Description

Aspalathus spicata (also called 'Spiked Aspalathus', among many other common names) is a small shrub with a rounded crown and a single trunk. It is native to South Africa and is found in grassland and scrubland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Aspalathus spicata is used as an ornamental plant and also for erosion control. It has also been used to make a tea that is said to have medicinal properties.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Aspalathus spicata sub. neglecta (T.M.Salter) R.Dahlgren

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aspalathus spicata has small, yellow flowers, with the seed being a small, black, shiny nut. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aspalathus spicata is a hardy, evergreen shrub that grows in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and placed in a well-draining, sandy soil mix. Keep the cuttings moist until they have rooted.

Where to Find Aspalathus spicata

Aspalathus spicata is native to South Africa.

Aspalathus spicata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aspalathus spicata?

Aspalathus spicata

What is the common name of Aspalathus spicata?

Spicate Aspalathus

What is the natural habitat of Aspalathus spicata?

It is found in rocky outcrops in the Western Cape, 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