Status:
valid
Authors:
C.H.Stirt. & Muasya
Source:
WCVP Fabaceae
Year:
2016
Citation Micro:
S. African J. Bot.104: 39 (2016)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001443522
Common Names
- Usnoides Aspalathus
- Usnoides Bush Tea
- Usnoides Rooibos
Description
Aspalathus usnoides (also called Usnoides Aspalathus, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South Africa. It grows up to 1 m tall and has yellow flowers. It is found in open woodlands, scrublands, and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Aspalathus usnoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Aspalathus usnoides is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, kidney-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, pale green plant with a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aspalathus usnoides is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer. It can be pruned in late winter to promote new growth.
Where to Find Aspalathus usnoides
Aspalathus usnoides is native to South Africa.
Aspalathus usnoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aspalathus usnoides?
Aspalathus usnoides
What is the common name of Aspalathus usnoides?
No common name
What is the natural habitat of Aspalathus usnoides?
It is found in dry, open grasslands and shrublands
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