Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
ternata
ID:
211921

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Thunb.) Druce

Source:
ildis

Year:
1917

Citation Micro:
Rep. Bot. Soc. Exch. Club Brit. Isles4: 606 (1916 publ. 1917)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000211250



Common Names

  • Ternata Aspalathus
  • Ternata Rooibos
  • Aspalathus Ternata


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Synonyms

  • Aspalathus purpurea Eckl. & Zeyh. [valid]
  • Aspalathus ferruginea Banks ex Benth. [valid]
  • Tephrosia ternata (Thunb.) DC. [valid]
  • Paraspalathus purpurascens (E.Mey.) C.Presl [valid]
  • Podalyria ternata (Thunb.) Willd. [valid]
  • Sophora ternata Thunb. [valid]
  • Achyronia ternata (Thunb.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Aspalathus purpurascens E.Mey. [valid]
  • Cyclopia ternata Sweet [valid]
  • Galega ternata (Thunb.) Thunb. [valid]
  • Achyronia purpurea (Eckl. & Zeyh.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Aspalathus nivea Willd. ex Walp. [invalid]
  • Aspalathus tridentata Eckl. & Zeyh. [illegitimate]

Description

Aspalathus ternata (also called Ternate Rooibos, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South Africa. It is a member of the Fabaceae family and grows up to 1 meter in height. It is found in the mountainous regions of the Western Cape province of South Africa, in the fynbos biome. It is found in sandy and loamy soils, and prefers dry, well-drained soils.

Uses & Benefits

Aspalathus ternata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used to make herbal teas and tisanes, as well as for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aspalathus ternata 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 pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aspalathus ternata is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and requires minimal maintenance.

Where to Find Aspalathus ternata

Aspalathus ternata is native to South Africa.

Aspalathus ternata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aspalathus ternata?

Aspalathus ternata

What is the common name of Aspalathus ternata?

Rooibos

What is the natural habitat of Aspalathus ternata?

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

George Claridge Druce (1850-1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Druce' in the authors string.
Carl Peter Thunberg (1743-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thunb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:475846-1: Based on the initial data import