Aspalathus radiata subsp. pseudosericea R.Dahlgren

Subspecies

Angiosperms > Fabales > Fabaceae > Aspalathus > Aspalathus radiata

Characteristics

With erect main stem 0.15-0.5 m tall and with ascending or decumbent laterals from near the base. Inflorescence a pyramidal or ovate(-elongate) spike, usually with 15-30 flowers. Flowers larger than in subsp. radiata: calyx lobes 5-5.5 mm long; standard blade 6-6.5 x 4.5-5.5 mm; wing blades 5-6 x 2.8-3.5 mm; keel blades 4-4.5 x 2.5-3 mm. Petal pubescence tomentose rather than sericeous.
Life form perennial
Growth form shrub
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Sexuality hermaphrodite
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Mature height (meter) 0.15 - 0.5
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Nitrogen fixer rhizobia
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Soil texture 7-8
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Usage

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Cultivation

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Distribution

Aspalathus radiata subsp. pseudosericea world distribution map, present in South Africa

Identifiers

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WFO ID wfo-0001421153
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Synonyms

Aspalathus radiata subsp. pseudosericea