Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
empetrifolia
ID:
1034574

Status:
valid

Authors:
(R.Dahlgren) R.Dahlgren

Source:
tro

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Fl. S. Afr.16(3; 6): 358 (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001033912

Common Names

  • Aspalathus Empetrifolia
  • Empetrifolia Tree
  • Empetrifolia Shrub

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Description

Aspalathus empetrifolia (also called Kanniedood, among many other common names) is a shrub that can reach up to 1.5 m in height. It is native to the Western Cape province of South Africa and is found in fynbos and renosterveld habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Aspalathus empetrifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, coughs, and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Aspalathus empetrifolia is a white, star-shaped bloom with a yellow center. The seed is a flat, oval-shaped seed with a brownish-black color. The seedlings are small, with a light green color and a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aspalathus empetrifolia is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in well-drained soil. The seedlings and cuttings should be kept moist until they are established.

Where to Find Aspalathus empetrifolia

Aspalathus empetrifolia can be found in 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