Aspalathus sp. (Cape Gorse)

Aspalathus sp. (Cape Gorse) yellow flower close up on small green needle like leaves

Botanical name: Aspalathus sp.

Common name: Cape Gorse

Family: Fabaceae

Subfamily: Faboideae

Origin: South Africa

Large shrub 5-10 ft tallSmall plant 2-5 ftFull sunModerate waterYellow, orange flowersPink flowersThorny or spinySpice or herb plantEthnomedical plant. Plants marked as ethnomedical and/or described as medicinal, are not offered as medicine but rather as ornamentals or plant collectibles. Ethnomedical statements / products have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. We urge all customers to consult a physician before using any supplements, herbals or medicines advertised here or elsewhere.

Aspalathus, the genus to which the Rooibos Tea plant belongs, is endemic to South Africa.

Species of Aspalathus has never been developed into garden plants, although many attractive species show great potential as garden plants.

Similar plants: Aspalathus sp. (Cape Gorse)


Aspalathus sp. (Cape Gorse) yellow flower close up on a needle-like green plant branch
Aspalathus burchelliana
Aspalathus sp. (Cape Gorse) yellow flower on green needle-like foliage on tall slender plant.
Aspalathus burchelliana


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