Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
singuliflora
ID:
552835

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Dahlgren

Source:
ksufab

Year:
1963

Citation Micro:
Opera Bot.9: 144 (1963)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000552167

Common Names

  • Aspalathus Singuliflora
  • Single-Flowered Aspalathus
  • Solitary Aspalathus

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Description

Aspalathus singuliflora (also called 'Kanniedood' and 'Kanniedoodbos', among many other common names) is a small shrub with small, yellow flowers. It is native to the Western Cape, South Africa and is found in sandy soils in fynbos and renosterveld habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Aspalathus singuliflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a ground cover, and for erosion control. It is also used to provide food and shelter for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Aspalathus singuliflora is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a single, long, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aspalathus singuliflora is a perennial, herbaceous plant that is native to South Africa. It can be propagated through seed or division. When propagating through seed, it is best to sow the seeds in a well-drained soil mix and keep them moist. When propagating through division, it is best to divide the plant in the spring or early summer and replant the divisions in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Aspalathus singuliflora

Aspalathus singuliflora is native to tropical regions of Africa, from Senegal to Ethiopia.

Aspalathus singuliflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aspalathus singuliflora?

Aspalathus singuliflora

What is the common name of Aspalathus singuliflora?

Single-flowered Aspalathus

What is the natural habitat of Aspalathus singuliflora?

It is found 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