Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
biflorus
ID:
632330

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Oberm.) Fellingham & N.L.Mey.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Bothalia 25: 206 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000631662

Common Names

  • Two-flower Asparagus
  • Asparagus Biflorus
  • Two-flower Asparagus Fern

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Synonyms

  • Protasparagus biflorus Oberm. [unknown]

Description

Asparagus biflorus (also called Two-Flowered Asparagus, among many other common names) is a species of asparagus in the family Asparagaceae. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh. It grows in tropical and subtropical dry forests, as well as in limestone hills.

Uses & Benefits

Asparagus biflorus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a groundcover in some parts of the world.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Asparagus biflorus is a small, white flower. The seed is a small, black seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asparagus biflorus is a perennial plant native to South Africa. It prefers a well-drained, humus-rich soil in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is by seed or by division of the rhizomes.

Where to Find Asparagus biflorus

Asparagus biflorus is native to the African countries of Angola and Namibia. It is found in dry deciduous forests, often in rocky habitats.

Asparagus biflorus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asparagus biflorus?

Asparagus biflorus

How big does Asparagus biflorus grow?

Asparagus biflorus can grow up to 3 feet tall.

What is the natural habitat of Asparagus biflorus?

Asparagus biflorus is native to the Mediterranean region.

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-274965: Based on the initial data import
Anna Amelia Obermeyer (1907-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Oberm.' in the authors string.
A.C. Fellingham (b.1901): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fellingham' in the authors string.
Nicole L. Meyer (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.L.Mey.' in the authors string.