Asparagus asparagoides
Asparagus
Also known as: Asparagopsis (Kunth) Kunth +5 more
- Asparagopsis (Kunth) Kunth
- Elachanthera F.Muell.
- Elide Medik.
- Hecatris Salisb.
- Myrsiphyllum Willd.
- Protasparagus Oberm.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Asparagaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a scrambling perennial.
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Asparagus asparagoides (commonly known as Asparagus) is a scrambling plant belonging to the Asparagaceae family. Originating in Africa, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions. It belongs to the highly diverse genus Asparagus, which contains over 200 distinct species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
East Tropical Africa, Northeast Tropical Africa, South Tropical Africa, Southern Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Cape Provinces, Ethiopia, Free State, Kenya, KwaZulu-Natal, Lesotho, Malawi, Namibia, Northern Provinces, Swaziland, Tanzania, Uganda, Zimbabwe
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Argentina Northeast, Azores, Baleares, California, Canary Is., Corse, Italy, Madeira, New South Wales, New Zealand North, New Zealand South, Norfolk Is., Portugal, Sicilia, South Australia, Spain, Tasmania, Victoria, Western Australia