Status:
valid
Authors:
E.Mey.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1836
Citation Micro:
Comm. Pl. Afr. Austr.: 39 (1836)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000211165
Common Names
- Aspalathus venosa
- Veiny Aspalathus
- Veiny Acacia
Synonyms
- Achyronia venosa (E.Mey.) Kuntze [valid]
Description
Aspalathus venosa (also called 'Veined Aspalathus', among many other common names) is a small shrub with a rounded crown and a single trunk. It is native to South Africa and is found in grassland and scrubland habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Aspalathus venosa is used as an ornamental plant and is also used to make a tea-like beverage.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Aspalathus venosa are yellow and fluffy. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and spindly.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aspalathus venosa is a shrub or small tree that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized every few months.
Where to Find Aspalathus venosa
Aspalathus venosa is native to southern Africa, including Zimbabwe, Mozambique, and South Africa.
Aspalathus venosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aspalathus venosa?
Aspalathus venosa
What is the common name of Aspalathus venosa?
Venosa
What is the natural habitat of Aspalathus venosa?
Grassland and scrubland
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