Asparagus scandens
Asparagus Fern, Climbing Asparagus Fern
Also known as: Asparagopsis scandens (Thunb.) Kunth +3 more
- Asparagopsis scandens (Thunb.) Kunth
- Asparagus pectinatus DC.
- Asparagus pectinatus Redouté
- Myrsiphyllum scandens (Thunb.) Oberm.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Asparagaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a climbing perennial.
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Originating in Africa, Asparagus scandens (commonly known as Asparagus-Fern or Climbing Asparagus-Fern) is a climbing plant belonging to the Asparagaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Climber / Vine
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southern Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Cape Provinces
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)
New South Wales, New Zealand North, Tasmania, Victoria