Rafnia acuminata is a South African prostrate, much-branched, trailing perennial shrub, typically growing up to 30 cm tall and spreading up to 100 cm wide. Native to the Western Cape, it is a member of the Fabaceae family, often found in sandy/rocky fynbos habitats. It is occasionally harvested from the wild for medicinal use. 
Key Details of Rafnia acuminata:
Habit: Prostrate, trailing perennial, sometimes with woody stems, reaching 30 cm in height.
Distribution: Native to the Southwest Cape Provinces, South Africa.
Habitat: Primarily found in Mediterranean-climate fynbos and grasslands, preferring rocky and sandy soils.
Characteristics: Part of the Rafnia genus, which is known for yellow flowers, although specific floral details for R. acuminata are less commonly highlighted compared to others like R. triflora.
Uses: It is used locally as a medicinal plant.
It was identified as part of a taxonomic revision of the Rafnia genus published in 1998.
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