Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
breslerianus
ID:
632372

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schult.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1829

Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg., ed. 15 bis 7: 323 (1829)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000631704

Common Names

  • Buchanan's Asparagus
  • Asparagus buchananii
  • Buchanan's Asparagus Fern

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Synonyms

  • Asparagus komarovianus Vved. [unknown]
  • Asparagus maritimus breslerianus (Schult. & Schult.f.) Boiss. [unknown]
  • Asparagus straussii Hausskn. [unknown]
  • Asparagus verticillatus triphyllus Bresler [unknown]

Description

Asparagus breslerianus (also called Bresler's Asparagus Fern, among many other common names) is an evergreen, herbaceous perennial native to South Africa. It has short, bright green, needle-like leaves and produces small white flowers. It is typically found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Asparagus breslerianus 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 breslerianus 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 breslerianus 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 breslerianus

Asparagus breslerianus can be found in the tropical regions of Africa, including Ethiopia, Kenya, and Tanzania.

Asparagus breslerianus FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Asparagus breslerianus?

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

What type of soil does Asparagus breslerianus prefer?

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

How much sunlight does Asparagus breslerianus need?

Asparagus breslerianus 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,

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