Status:
valid
Authors:
R.Dahlgren
Source:
ildis
Year:
1962
Citation Micro:
Bot. Not.115: 469 (1962)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000211305
Common Names
- Millefolia Aspalathus
- Millefolia-flowered Aspalathus
- Many-leaved Aspalathus
Description
Aspalathus millefolia (also called 'Millefolium Aspalathus', among many other common names) is a small shrub with a rounded crown and a single trunk. It is native to South Africa and is found in grassland and scrubland habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Aspalathus millefolia is used as an ornamental plant and also for erosion control. It has also been used to make a tea that is said to have medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aspalathus millefolia has small, white flowers, with the seed being a small, black, shiny nut. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aspalathus millefolia 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 millefolia
Aspalathus millefolia is native to South Africa.
Aspalathus millefolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aspalathus millefolia?
Aspalathus millefolia
What is the common name of Aspalathus millefolia?
Millefoliate Aspalathus
What is the natural habitat of Aspalathus millefolia?
It is found in rocky outcrops in the Western Cape, 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