Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
acocksii
ID:
631795

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jessop

Source:
wcs

Year:
1966

Citation Micro:
Bothalia 9: 74 (1966)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000631127

Common Names

  • Acocksii Asparagus
  • Asparagus Acocksii
  • Acocksii Asparagus

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Synonyms

  • Protasparagus acocksii (Jessop) Oberm. [unknown]

Description

Asparagus acocksii (also called Acocksii asparagus, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South Africa. It is a small herb, growing to 0.5–1 m tall with a trunk up to 0.5 m diameter. It has a spreading crown with arching branches and needle-like leaves 1–2 cm long. It grows in sunny, dry areas in well-drained soils.

Uses & Benefits

Asparagus acocksii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used medicinally to treat fever, headache, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Asparagus acocksii are white, bell-shaped and have five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asparagus acocksii is a shrub native to South Africa. It is usually propagated by seed, though it can also be propagated by cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is not very tolerant of cold temperatures.

Where to Find Asparagus acocksii

Asparagus acocksii can be found in South Africa.

Asparagus acocksii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asparagus acocksii?

Asparagus acocksii

What is the common name of Asparagus acocksii?

Acock's Asparagus

What is the natural habitat of Asparagus acocksii?

Forests and woodlands

Species in the Asparagus genus

Asparagus acicularis, Asparagus acocksii, Asparagus acutifolius, Asparagus adscendens, Asparagus aethiopicus, Asparagus africanus, Asparagus aggregatus, Asparagus albus, Asparagus alopecurus, Asparagus altiscandens, Asparagus altissimus, Asparagus angulofractus, Asparagus angusticladus, Asparagus aphyllus, Asparagus arborescens, Asparagus asiaticus, Asparagus asiaticus, Asparagus asparagoides, Asparagus aspergillus, Asparagus baumii, Asparagus bayeri, Asparagus benguellensis, Asparagus bequaertii, Asparagus biflorus, Asparagus botschantzevii, Asparagus brachyphyllus, Asparagus breslerianus, Asparagus buchananii, Asparagus bucharicus, Asparagus burchellii, Asparagus burjaticus, Asparagus calcicola, Asparagus capensis, Asparagus capitatus, Asparagus clareae, Asparagus cochinchinensis, Asparagus coddii, Asparagus concinnus, Asparagus confertus, Asparagus coodei, Asparagus crassicladus, Asparagus curillus, Asparagus davuricus, Asparagus declinatus, Asparagus deflexus, Asparagus densiflorus, Asparagus denudatus, Asparagus devenishii, Asparagus divaricatus, Asparagus drepanophyllus,

Species in the Asparagaceae family

Acanthocarpus canaliculatus, Acanthocarpus humilis, Acanthocarpus parviflorus, Acanthocarpus preissii, Acanthocarpus robustus, Acanthocarpus rupestris, Acanthocarpus verticillatus, Agave acicularis, Agave acklinicola, Agave ajoensis, Agave aktites, Agave albescens, Agave albomarginata, Agave americana, Agave angustiarum, Agave angustifolia, Agave anomala, Agave antillarum, Agave apedicellata, Agave applanata, Agave arizonica, Agave arubensis, Agave asperrima, Agave atrovirens, Agave attenuata, Agave aurea, Agave avellanidens, Agave bahamana, Agave bicolor, Agave boldinghiana, Agave bovicornuta, Agave braceana, Agave bracteosa, Agave brevipetala, Agave brevispina, Agave brittoniana, Agave brunnea, Agave bulliana, Agave cacozela, Agave cajalbanensis, Agave calodonta, Agave capensis, Agave caribaeicola, Agave cerulata, Agave chamelensis, Agave chiapensis, Agave chrysantha, Agave chrysoglossa, Agave cocui, Agave collina,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-274914: Based on the initial data import
John Peter Jessop (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jessop' in the authors string.