Status:
valid
Authors:
L.Bolus
Source:
ildis
Year:
1915
Citation Micro:
Ann. Bolus Herb.1: 186 (1915)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000211259
Common Names
- Quadrata Aspalathus
- Quadrata Rooibos
- Aspalathus Quadrata
Description
Aspalathus quadrata (also called 'Square Aspalathus', among many other common names) is a small shrub with a rounded crown and a single trunk. It is native to South Africa and is found in grassland and scrubland habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Aspalathus quadrata 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
The flower of Aspalathus quadrata is white and has a yellow center. The seed is small and square. The seedlings are thin and have multiple stems.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aspalathus quadrata is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and requires minimal maintenance.
Where to Find Aspalathus quadrata
Aspalathus quadrata can be found in the Gauteng province of South Africa.
Aspalathus quadrata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aspalathus quadrata?
Aspalathus quadrata
What is the common name of Aspalathus quadrata?
Square-leaved Aspalathus
What is the natural habitat of Aspalathus quadrata?
It is found in dry, rocky areas in the Western Cape, 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