Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
tulbaghensis
ID:
552857

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Dahlgren

Source:
ksufab

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Fl. S. Afr.16(3; 6): 313 (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000552189

Common Names

  • Tulbaghensis Aspalathus
  • Tulbaghensis Bush
  • Tulbaghensis Groundcover

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Synonyms

  • Aspalathus acuminata magniflora [valid]

Description

Aspalathus tulbaghensis (also called Wild Rooibos, among many other common names) is a species of legume native to South Africa. It is a small shrub that grows to a height of 1–2 m and has needle-like leaves. It is found in the fynbos biome of the Western Cape and Eastern Cape provinces of South Africa, and it is also cultivated in other parts of the world. It is found in dry, stony, and sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Aspalathus tulbaghensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food and medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aspalathus tulbaghensis has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aspalathus tulbaghensis is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and can be grown in containers. It can be propagated by cuttings in the spring or by seed in the fall.

Where to Find Aspalathus tulbaghensis

Aspalathus tulbaghensis can be found in the Western Cape province of South Africa.

Aspalathus tulbaghensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aspalathus tulbaghensis?

Aspalathus tulbaghensis

What is the common name of Aspalathus tulbaghensis?

Tulbagh's Aspalathus

What is the natural habitat of Aspalathus tulbaghensis?

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