Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
spinifera
ID:
1408521

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.H.Stirt. & Muasya

Source:
BODATSA (SANBI)

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
S. African J. Bot.104: 36 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001420985



Common Names

  • Aspalathus spinifera
  • Spiny Aspalathus
  • Aspalathus


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Description

Aspalathus spinifera (also called Spiny Aspalathus, among many other common names) is an erect, woody shrub with a height of up to 1.5 m. It is native to South Africa and is found in dry grassland and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Aspalathus spinifera is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aspalathus spinifera has small, yellow flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are short and slender.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aspalathus spinifera is a shrub that can be propagated from cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. It should be pruned regularly to maintain a neat shape and to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Aspalathus spinifera

Aspalathus spinifera can be found in the Western Cape, South Africa

Aspalathus spinifera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aspalathus spinifera?

Aspalathus spinifera

What are the common names of Aspalathus spinifera?

Spiny Aspalathus

What is the natural habitat of Aspalathus spinifera?

Grasslands and open woodlands

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

Charles Howard Stirton (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.H.Stirt.' in the authors string.
A. Muthama Muasya (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Muasya' in the authors string.