Asparagus confertus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
confertus
ID:
632673
Status:
valid
Authors:
K.Krause
Source:
wcs
Year:
1914
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 51: 449 (1914)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000632005
Common Names
- Asparagus confertus
- Confertus Asparagus
- Asparagus of Confertus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Asparagus confertus (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 confertus 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 confertus 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 confertus 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 confertus
Asparagus confertus is native to South Africa.
Asparagus confertus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Asparagus confertus?
Asparagus confertus
What is the natural habitat of Asparagus confertus?
It is native to tropical Africa.
What is the growth habit of Asparagus confertus?
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-274997: Based on the initial data import
Kurt Krause (1883-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Krause' in the authors string.