Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
campestris
ID:
211997

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Dahlgren

Source:
ildis

Year:
1962

Citation Micro:
Bot. Not.115: 471 (1962)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000211326

Common Names

  • Aspalathus campestris
  • Cape Rooibos
  • Red Bush

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Description

Aspalathus campestris (also called 'Field broom', among many other common names) is a shrub native to South Africa. It grows in grasslands, woodlands, and disturbed areas, and is characterized by its small, yellow flowers and thin, wiry stems.

Uses & Benefits

Aspalathus campestris is used as an ornamental plant, for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in landscaping and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aspalathus campestris has small, yellow flowers, with the seed being a small, black, shiny nut. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aspalathus campestris is a hardy, evergreen shrub that grows in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and placed in a well-draining, sandy soil mix. Keep the cuttings moist until they have rooted.

Where to Find Aspalathus campestris

Aspalathus campestris is native to South Africa.

Aspalathus campestris FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aspalathus campestris?

Aspalathus campestris

What is the common name of Aspalathus campestris?

Rooibos

What is the natural habitat of Aspalathus campestris?

It is native to South Africa and is found in the fynbos region of the Western and Eastern Cape provinces.

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