Asparagus retrofractus
Also known as: Asparagus africanus var. microphyllus Baker +2 more
- Asparagus africanus var. microphyllus Baker
- Asparagus microphyllus (Baker) Kies
- Protasparagus retrofractus (L.) Oberm.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Asparagaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a scrambling perennial.
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Asparagus retrofractus is a scrambling plant belonging to the Asparagaceae family. Indigenous to Africa, this species is primarily associated with desert or dry shrubland conditions. The genus Asparagus is notably large, comprising more than 200 species.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southern Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Botswana, Cape Provinces, Namibia, Northern Provinces