Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
spinosa
ID:
212164

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1763

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. ed. 2: 1000 (1763)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000211493



Common Names

  • Spinosa Rooibos
  • Aspalathus spinosa
  • Spinosa Bush Tea


Searching for Aspalathus spinosa? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Synonyms

  • Diallosperma spinosa (L.) Raf. [valid]
  • Achyronia spinosa (L.) Kuntze [valid]

Description

Aspalathus spinosa (also called Spiny 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 spinosa 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Aspalathus spinosa sub. glauca (Eckl. & Zeyh.) R.Dahlgren
Aspalathus spinosa sub. obtusata (Thunb.) R.Dahlgren
Aspalathus spinosa sub. flavispina (C.Presl ex Benth.) R.Dahlgren
Aspalathus spinosa sub. spinosa

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: small, yellow, daisy-like flowers. Seed: small, black, flattened seeds. Seedlings: small, rounded leaves, with a white-greyish hue.

Searching for Aspalathus spinosa? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Aspalathus spinosa 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 spinosa

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

Aspalathus spinosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aspalathus spinosa?

Aspalathus spinosa

What is the common name of Aspalathus spinosa?

Spiny Aspalathus

What is the natural habitat of Aspalathus spinosa?

Dry mountain slopes and rocky outcrops

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