Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1753
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 313 (1753)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000632120
Common Names
- Declinatus Asparagus
- Declinatus Asparagi
- Declinatus Asparago
Synonyms
- Asparagopsis decumbens Kunth [unknown]
- Asparagus comorensis auct. [deprecated]
- Asparagus crispus Lam. [unknown]
- Asparagus decumbens Jacq. [unknown]
- Asparagus flexuosus Thunb. [unknown]
- Asparagus mauritianus Lam. ex Desf. [unknown]
- Asparagus sinensis Noisset ex Baker [unknown]
- Myrsiphyllum declinatum (L.) Oberm. [unknown]
- Medeola triphylla Thibaud ex Baker [unknown]
Description
Asparagus declinatus (also called Declining Asparagus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asparagaceae. It is native to South Africa, and it typically grows in rocky outcrops and coastal dunes. It is a shrub, growing up to 1 m tall, with needle-like leaves and small white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Asparagus declinatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes, and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Asparagus declinatus has small white flowers that are arranged in a spike-like cluster. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have thin, needle-like leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Asparagus declinatus can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil mix and kept in a warm, sunny spot. Division should be done in late summer or early autumn and the divisions should be planted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist but not wet. The plants should be kept in a sunny spot and protected from frost.
Where to Find Asparagus declinatus
Asparagus declinatus can be found in the Western Cape Province of South Africa.
Asparagus declinatus FAQ
What is the common name of Asparagus declinatus?
Climbing Asparagus
What is the natural habitat of Asparagus declinatus?
It is native to South Africa
What is the best soil type for Asparagus declinatus?
It prefers well-drained, sandy soils
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,