Asparagus concinnus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
concinnus
ID:
632662
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Baker) Kies
Source:
wcs
Year:
1951
Citation Micro:
Bothalia 6: 178 (1951)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000631994
Common Names
- Asparagus Concinnus
- Concinnus Asparagus
- Asparagus of Concinnus
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Asparagus concinnus (also called Asparagus Fern, among many other common names) is a climbing plant that is native to tropical regions of South America. It has light green, needle-like leaves and small white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas and can be found in the understory of tropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Asparagus concinnus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used for its edible fruits, which are rich in vitamin C and can be eaten raw or cooked.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Asparagus concinnus is white and has five petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Asparagus concinnus 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 concinnus
Asparagus concinnus can be found in South Africa.
Asparagus concinnus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Asparagus concinnus?
Asparagus concinnus
What is the natural habitat of Asparagus concinnus?
It is native to tropical Africa.
What is the growth habit of Asparagus concinnus?
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-274996: Based on the initial data import
John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
Pauline Kies (1918-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kies' in the authors string.