Aspalathus excelsa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
excelsa
ID:
212097
Status:
valid
Authors:
R.Dahlgren
Source:
ildis
Year:
1963
Citation Micro:
Opera Bot.9: 153 (1963)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000211426
Common Names
- Excelsa Rooibos
- Excelsa Bush Tea
- Excelsa Red Tea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Aspalathus excelsa (also called 'Tall 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 excelsa is used as a medicinal herb to treat various ailments. The leaves are used to make tea and the bark is used to make rope. It is also used as a source of firewood, timber, and fodder.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aspalathus excelsa has white flowers with yellow centers and black seeds. The seedlings are thin and have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Aspalathus excelsa is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It has small, narrow leaves and small, yellow flowers that appear in spring and summer. It is drought-tolerant and prefers well-drained soil in full sun. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Aspalathus excelsa
Aspalathus excelsa can be found in the Western Cape province of South Africa.
Aspalathus excelsa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aspalathus excelsa?
Aspalathus excelsa
What is the common name of Aspalathus excelsa?
Cape Rooibos
What is the natural habitat of Aspalathus excelsa?
It is native to 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
References
Rolf Dahlgren (1932-1987): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Dahlgren' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Aspalathus excelsa R.Dahlgren: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.