Status:
valid
Authors:
Boatwr. & Cupido
Source:
ksufab
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot.29: 513 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000748436
Common Names
- Crewiana Aspalathus
- Crewiana Restio
- Crewiana Reed
Description
Aspalathus crewiana (also called Crew's aspalathus, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has yellow flowers and is found in dry, rocky, open areas.
Uses & Benefits
Aspalathus crewiana is an ornamental plant that is often used in gardens and parks. It has a long flowering period and is known for its bright orange flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Aspalathus crewiana are small and yellow. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aspalathus crewiana is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.
Where to Find Aspalathus crewiana
Aspalathus crewiana is native to South Africa and is found in the wild in the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal provinces.
Aspalathus crewiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aspalathus crewiana?
Aspalathus crewiana
What is the common name of Aspalathus crewiana?
Crew's Aspalathus
What is the natural habitat of Aspalathus crewiana?
It is native to the Western Cape of 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