Asparagus aethiopicus
Emerald Feather, Emerald Fern
Other regional names: Sprenger's Asparagus +2 more
- Sprenger's Asparagus
- Sprenger's Asparagus Fern
- Sprenger's Fern
Also known as: Asparagopsis aethiopica (L.) Kunth +7 more
- Asparagopsis aethiopica (L.) Kunth
- Asparagopsis lancea (Thunb.) Kunth
- Asparagus aculeatus Voss
- Asparagus densiflorus var. sprengeri (Kunth) Jessop
- Asparagus laetus Salisb.
- Asparagus lanceus Thunb.
- Asparagus maximus Voss
- Protasparagus aethiopicus (L.) Oberm.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Asparagaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a climbing perennial.
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Asparagus aethiopicus (commonly known as Emerald-Feather or Emerald-Fern) is a climbing plant within the Asparagaceae family. It is found natively in Africa. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Climber / Vine
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southern Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Cape Provinces, Northern Provinces
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Argentina Northeast, Argentina Northwest, Azores, Baleares, Bermuda, Brazil South, Canary Is., Eritrea, Ethiopia, Florida, France, Hawaii, Italy, Madeira, Marianas, Marshall Is., Mauritius, Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Nauru, New Caledonia, New South Wales, Norfolk Is., Puerto Rico, Queensland, Spain, Trinidad-Tobago, Uruguay