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
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.
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