Aspalathus sericea
Silky Pea
Also known as: Achyronia sericea (P.J.Bergius) Kuntze +2 more
- Achyronia sericea (P.J.Bergius) Kuntze
- Aspalathus sericea subsp. sericea
- Paraspalathus sericea (P.J.Bergius) C.Presl
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a subshrub or shrub.
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Aspalathus sericea (commonly known as Silky Pea) is a shrub belonging to the Fabaceae family. Originating in Africa, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions. The genus Aspalathus is notably large, comprising more than 250 species.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southern Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Cape Provinces