Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
buchananii
ID:
632417

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker

Source:
wcs

Year:
1893

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1893: 211 (1893)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000631749

Common Names

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

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Synonyms

  • Protasparagus buchananii (Baker) Oberm. [unknown]

Description

Asparagus buchananii (also called Buchanans 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 buchananii 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 buchananii is small and white. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asparagus buchananii can be propagated by seed or by division of the rhizomes. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept in a warm, humid environment. Division of the rhizomes should be done in the spring or early summer. The rhizomes should be divided into sections with at least two leaves and planted in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Asparagus buchananii

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

Asparagus buchananii FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Asparagus buchananii?

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

What type of soil does Asparagus buchananii prefer?

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

How much sunlight does Asparagus buchananii need?

Asparagus buchananii 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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