Status:
valid
Authors:
C.H.Stirt. & Muasya
Source:
ipni
Year:
2016
Citation Micro:
S. African J. Bot.104: 42 (2016)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001345630
Description
Aspalathus nickhelmei (also called Nickhelmei Aspalathus, among many other common names) is a small, tufted, perennial herb with a single, slender stem. It is native to South Africa and is found in sandy soils in open woodlands and grasslands. It grows in sunny areas.
Uses & Benefits
Aspalathus nickhelmei is a species of orchid which is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aspalathus nickhelmei has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aspalathus nickhelmei is an evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It prefers a warm, dry climate and full sun. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. The seed should be sown on a well-drained medium and kept warm and moist until germination occurs.
Where to Find Aspalathus nickhelmei
Aspalathus nickhelmei is native to South Africa, and can be found in dry grasslands and scrublands.
Aspalathus nickhelmei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aspalathus nickhelmei?
Aspalathus nickhelmei
What type of plant is Aspalathus nickhelmei?
Herbaceous perennial
Where does Aspalathus nickhelmei grow?
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