Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
capensis
ID:
632504

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 314 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000631836

Common Names

  • Asparagus Capensis
  • Capensis Asparagus
  • Asparagus of Capensis

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Synonyms

  • Asparagopsis passerinoides Kunth [unknown]
  • Asparagus triacanthus Burm.f. [illegitimate]
  • Protasparagus capensis (L.) Oberm. [unknown]

Description

Asparagus capensis (also called 'Cape Asparagus Fern', among many other common names) is a species of fern in the family Asparagaceae. It is native to South Africa. It grows in moist, open, and often shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Asparagus capensis 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Asparagus capensis var. litoralis Suess. & Karling
Asparagus capensis var. capensis

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Asparagus capensis 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 capensis 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 capensis

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

Asparagus capensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asparagus capensis?

Asparagus capensis

What is the natural habitat of Asparagus capensis?

It is native to tropical Africa.

What is the growth habit of Asparagus capensis?

It is an evergreen, climbing shrub.

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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