Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
botschantzevii
ID:
632352

Status:
valid

Authors:
N.V.Vlassova

Source:
wcs

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Bot. Zhurn. (Moscow & Leningrad) 65: 577 (1980)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000631684

Common Names

  • Botschantzev's Asparagus
  • Asparagus botschantzevii
  • Botschantzev's Asparagus Fern

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Description

Asparagus botschantzevii (also called Botschantzev's Asparagus, among many other common names) is a species of asparagus in the family Asparagaceae. It is native to Angola, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Zambia. It grows in tropical and subtropical dry forests, as well as in limestone hills.

Uses & Benefits

Asparagus botschantzevii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a houseplant. It is also used as a food source, as its shoots are edible.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Asparagus botschantzevii is white in color and has a bell-shaped corolla. The seed is small, round, and black in color. The seedlings are thin and have a long stem with small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asparagus botschantzevii can be propagated by seed or by division of the rhizomes. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. The rhizomes can be divided in spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. The plants should be kept in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Asparagus botschantzevii

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

Asparagus botschantzevii FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Asparagus botschantzevii?

Asparagus botschantzevii is native to China and is found in subtropical and tropical forests.

What type of soil does Asparagus botschantzevii prefer?

Asparagus botschantzevii prefers well-drained, sandy soils with a pH of 5.5 to 6.5.

How much sunlight does Asparagus botschantzevii need?

Asparagus botschantzevii needs full sun to partial shade.

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-274967: Based on the initial data import
N.V. Vlassova (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.V.Vlassova' in the authors string.