Asparagus declinatus
Bridal Creeper, Bridalveil
Other regional names: Bridalveil Creeper
- Bridalveil Creeper
Also known as: Asparagopsis decumbens (Jacq.) Kunth +8 more
- Asparagopsis decumbens (Jacq.) Kunth
- Asparagus comorensis Anon.
- Asparagus crispus Lam.
- Asparagus declinatus Eckl. & Zeyh.
- Asparagus decumbens Jacq.
- Asparagus mauritianus Lam. ex Desf.
- Asparagus sinensis Nois. ex Baker
- Medeola triphylla Thibaud ex Baker
- Myrsiphyllum declinatum (L.) Oberm.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Asparagaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tuberous geophyte.
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Naturally occurring in Africa, Asparagus declinatus (commonly known as Bridal-Creeper or Bridalveil) is a tuberous plant belonging to the Asparagaceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in desert or dry shrubland conditions.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southern Africa, Western Indian Ocean
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Cape Provinces, Madagascar, Namibia
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)
Mexico Central, Mexico Southeast, South Australia, Western Australia