Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
nudiflora
ID:
212351

Status:
valid

Authors:
Harv.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1862

Citation Micro:
W.H.Harvey & auct. suc. (eds.), Fl. Cap.2: 140 (1862)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000211680

Common Names

  • Aspalathus nudiflora
  • Naked-flowered Aspalathus
  • Nudiflora Aspalathus

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Synonyms

  • Aspalathus alternifolia Harv. [illegitimate]
  • Achyronia nudiflora (Harv.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Achyronia alternifolia Kuntze [valid]

Description

Aspalathus nudiflora (also called Asparagus Fern, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen, perennial shrub with a spreading habit, reaching up to 1 metre in height. It is native to South Africa and grows in a variety of habitats, including rocky outcrops, grasslands and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Aspalathus nudiflora is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aspalathus nudiflora has yellow flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aspalathus nudiflora is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It is drought-tolerant and prefers full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in well-drained soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix.

Where to Find Aspalathus nudiflora

Aspalathus nudiflora can be found in South Africa in the Eastern Cape and Western Cape provinces.

Aspalathus nudiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aspalathus nudiflora?

Aspalathus nudiflora

What is the common name of Aspalathus nudiflora?

Naked-flowered Cape Rooibos

What is the natural habitat of Aspalathus nudiflora?

Dry mountain slopes and rocky outcrops in 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