Aspalathus retroflexa

Image: Tony Rebelo 2016 iNaturalist

Description

A small erect shrub occuring in sandy soils of Fynbos regions. Flowers September to December.

Seeds are viable for six years and germinate after fire but both seed and root cuttings are difficult to grow.

Could be critically endangered, depending on subspecies it is identified as.

Very difficult to grow.

Sources and references

Scientific name

Aspalathus retroflexa

Common name(s)

Features

Vegetation types

Genus

Aspalathus

Family

Fabaceae