Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
repens
ID:
212214

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Dahlgren

Source:
ildis

Year:
1963

Citation Micro:
Opera Bot.9: 184, 288 (1963)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000211543

Common Names

  • Repens Aspalathus
  • Aspalathus repens
  • Repens Bush

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Description

Aspalathus repens (also called Creeping Aspalathus, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to South Africa. It has small, yellow flowers and grows in dry, sandy areas.

Uses & Benefits

Aspalathus repens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant, as it is known to have anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and antimicrobial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Aspalathus repens are small and white with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, ovoid-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aspalathus repens is a perennial shrub that is native to South Africa. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, sunny location in well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. The plants should be watered regularly and fertilized monthly during the growing season.

Where to Find Aspalathus repens

Aspalathus repens can be found in the Western Cape Province of South Africa.

Aspalathus repens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aspalathus repens?

Aspalathus repens

What is the common name of Aspalathus repens?

Creeping Aspalathus

What is the natural habitat of Aspalathus repens?

Dry mountain slopes and rocky outcrops

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