Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
salicifolia
ID:
211883

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Dahlgren

Source:
ildis

Year:
1960

Citation Micro:
Opera Bot.4: 187 (1960)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000211212

Common Names

  • Aspalathus salicifolia
  • Willow-Leaved Aspalathus
  • Willow-Leaved Bushveld Tea

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Description

Aspalathus salicifolia (also called Cape Rooibos, among many other common names) is a small shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to the Western Cape Province of South Africa and is found in rocky, sandy and clay soils. It is also found in dry river beds and on mountain slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Aspalathus salicifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used to make herbal teas and tisanes, as well as for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aspalathus salicifolia has small, white flowers with yellow centers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small, black, and round. Seedlings have narrow, linear leaves with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aspalathus salicifolia is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 meter in height. It is easily propagated from cuttings, which should be taken from the tips of the branches in late summer. The cuttings should be planted in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until they are established. It is also possible to propagate Aspalathus salicifolia from seed, which should be sown in a warm, sunny location in spring.

Where to Find Aspalathus salicifolia

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

Aspalathus salicifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aspalathus salicifolia?

Aspalathus salicifolia

What is the common name of Aspalathus salicifolia?

Rooibos

What is the natural habitat of Aspalathus salicifolia?

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