Aspalathus linearis
Rooibos Tea
Also known as: Achyronia tenuifolia (DC.) Kuntze +9 more
- Achyronia tenuifolia (DC.) Kuntze
- Aspalathus cognata C.Presl
- Aspalathus corymbosa E.Mey.
- Aspalathus linearis subsp. linearis
- Aspalathus linearis subsp. pinifolia (Marloth) R.Dahlgren
- Aspalathus tenuifolia DC.
- Borbonia pinifolia Marloth
- Genista contaminata Poir.
- Lebeckia candolleana Walp.
- Lebeckia linearis (Burm.f.) DC.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a subshrub or shrub.
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Aspalathus linearis (commonly known as Rooibos-Tea) is a shrub within the Fabaceae family. It is found natively in Africa. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southern Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Cape Provinces