Status:
valid
Authors:
Lam.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1783
Citation Micro:
Encycl.1: 288 (1783)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000211528
Common Names
- Vermiculata Aspalathus
- Aspalathus vermiculata
- Vermiculata Bush
Synonyms
- Paraspalathus multiflora (Thunb.) C.Presl [valid]
- Aspalathus multiflora Thunb. [valid]
- Achyronia vermiculata (Lam.) Kuntze [valid]
- Aspalathus sanguinea Eckl. & Zeyh. [illegitimate]
Description
Aspalathus vermiculata (also called Worm-like Aspalathus, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to South Africa. It has small, yellow flowers and grows in dry, sandy areas.
Uses & Benefits
Aspalathus vermiculata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant, as it is known to have anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and antimicrobial properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Aspalathus vermiculata are small and white with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, ovoid-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aspalathus vermiculata is a perennial shrub that is native to South Africa. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, cuttings, or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained seedling mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and should be rooted in a well-drained potting mix. Division should be done in spring or early summer.
Where to Find Aspalathus vermiculata
Aspalathus vermiculata can be found in the Western Cape Province of South Africa.
Aspalathus vermiculata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aspalathus vermiculata?
Aspalathus vermiculata
What is the common name of Aspalathus vermiculata?
Vermiculate Aspalathus
What is the natural habitat of Aspalathus vermiculata?
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