Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
truncata
ID:
211862

Status:
valid

Authors:
Eckl. & Zeyh.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. Afric. Austral.: 197 (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000211191



Common Names

  • Aspalathus truncata
  • Truncate Aspalathus
  • Truncate Bushveld Tea


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Synonyms

  • Aspalathus truncata truncata [unknown]
  • Aspalathus sphaerocephala Schltr. [valid]
  • Achyronia truncata (Eckl. & Zeyh.) Kuntze [valid]

Description

Aspalathus truncata (also called Cape Rooibos, among many other common names) is a small shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to the Western Cape Province of South Africa and is found in rocky, sandy and clay soils. It is also found in dry river beds and on mountain slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Aspalathus truncata is used as an ornamental plant and is also used to make a tea-like beverage.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Aspalathus truncata sub. sphaerocephala (Schltr.) R.Dahlgren

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aspalathus truncata 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 rounded tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aspalathus truncata 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 truncata

Aspalathus truncata can be found in South Africa, in the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal provinces.

Aspalathus truncata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aspalathus truncata?

Aspalathus truncata

What is the common name of Aspalathus truncata?

Truncata

Where is Aspalathus truncata native to?

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

Karl Ludwig Philipp Zeyher (1799-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zeyh.' in the authors string.
Christian Friedrich Ecklon (1795-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Eckl.' in the authors string.