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Asparagus lignosus

Also known as: Asparagus africanus var. wrightii Baker +4 more
  • Asparagus africanus var. wrightii Baker
  • Asparagus compactus T.M.Salter
  • Asparagus compactus var. nanus Pynaert
  • Protasparagus compactus (T.M.Salter) Oberm.
  • Protasparagus lignosus (Burm.f.) Oberm. ex Wijnands
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Asparagaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.

Indigenous to Africa, Asparagus lignosus is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Asparagaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to subtropical conditions.

Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southern Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Cape Provinces

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