Asparagus densiflorus
Asparagus Fern
Also known as: Asparagopsis densiflora Kunth +6 more
- Asparagopsis densiflora Kunth
- Asparagus myriocladus Baker
- Asparagus sarmentosus var. comatus Baker
- Asparagus sarmentosus var. densiflorus (Kunth) Baker
- Asparagus sprengeri Regel
- Asparagus sprengeri subsp. variegatus Sander
- Protasparagus densiflorus (Kunth) Oberm.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Asparagaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Asparagus densiflorus (commonly known as Asparagus Fern) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Asparagaceae family. Originating in Africa, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions. It is part of the broad Asparagus genus, encompassing over 200 species globally.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
South Tropical Africa, Southern Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Cape Provinces, KwaZulu-Natal, Mozambique, Northern Provinces, Swaziland
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)
Bangladesh, Caroline Is., Galápagos, Greece, New South Wales, Pakistan, Queensland, Spain, St.Helena