Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
clareae
ID:
632577

Status:
valid

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

Source:
wcs

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Bothalia 25: 206 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000631909

Common Names

  • Asparagus Clareae
  • Clareae Asparagus
  • Asparagus of Clareae

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Synonyms

  • Protasparagus clareae Oberm. [unknown]

Description

Asparagus clareae (also called 'Clare's 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 clareae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used as a source of food and medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Asparagus clareae has small white flowers with yellow anthers and small, round, black seeds. The seedlings are slender and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asparagus clareae is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division of the rhizomes or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.

Where to Find Asparagus clareae

Asparagus clareae can be found in South Africa.

Asparagus clareae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asparagus clareae?

Asparagus clareae

What is the natural habitat of Asparagus clareae?

It is native to tropical Africa.

What is the growth habit of Asparagus clareae?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-274988: 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.