Asparagus falcatus
Asparagus
Also known as: Asparagus aethiopicus var. ternifolius Baker +3 more
- Asparagus aethiopicus var. ternifolius Baker
- Asparagus falcatus var. falcatus
- Asparagus falcatus var. ternifolius (Baker) Jessop
- Protasparagus falcatus (L.) Oberm.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Asparagaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a climbing perennial or shrub.
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Asparagus falcatus (commonly known as Asparagus) is a climbing herbaceous perennial or shrub belonging to the Asparagaceae family. Originating in Africa, Temperate Asia, and Tropical Asia, 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
Climber / Vine
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE, ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
Arabian Peninsula, East Tropical Africa, Indian Subcontinent, Northeast Tropical Africa, South Tropical Africa, Southern Africa, West-Central Tropical Africa, Western Indian Ocean
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Cape Provinces, Comoros, Ethiopia, Gulf States, India, Kenya, KwaZulu-Natal, Mozambique, Northern Provinces, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Sri Lanka, Swaziland, Tanzania, Uganda, Yemen, 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)
Bermuda, Mexico Central, Windward Is.