Status:
valid
Authors:
Baker
Source:
wcs
Year:
1875
Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 14: 606 (1875)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000632167
Common Names
- Asparagus denudatus
- Fairy Fern
- Basket Fern
Synonyms
- Asparagopsis denudata Kunth [unknown]
- Asparagus fragilis Burch. ex Baker [unknown]
- Protasparagus denudatus (Kunth) Oberm. [unknown]
- Asparagus denudatus fragilis Baker [unknown]
Description
Asparagus denudatus (also called Spreading Asparagus Fern, among many other common names) is a perennial, evergreen plant native to South Africa. It has long, thin stems and small, needle-like leaves. It grows in moist, well-drained soils and is tolerant of drought.
Uses & Benefits
Asparagus denudatus is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, colds, and digestive problems.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Asparagus denudatus sub. denudatus
Asparagus denudatus sub. nudicaulis (Baker) Sebsebe
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Asparagus denudatus is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Asparagus denudatus can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location. Division should be done in the spring or summer and the divisions should be planted in a well-draining soil mix. The soil should be kept moist but not wet. The plants should be kept in a sunny location and fertilized regularly.
Where to Find Asparagus denudatus
Asparagus denudatus can be found in the Western Cape Province of South Africa.
Asparagus denudatus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Asparagus denudatus?
Asparagus denudatus
What are the common names of Asparagus denudatus?
Common names include Asparagus Fern, Asparagus Grass, and Foxtail Fern
Where is Asparagus denudatus native to?
Asparagus denudatus is native to South Africa
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,