Status:
valid
Authors:
(Oberm.) Fellingham & N.L.Mey.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1995
Citation Micro:
Bothalia 25: 206 (1995)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000632190
Common Names
- Devenish's Asparagus
- Asparagus Plumosus
- Asparagus Fern
Synonyms
- Protasparagus devenishii Oberm. [unknown]
Description
Asparagus devenishii (also called the Devenish's asparagus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asparagaceae. It is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 1 m in height. It is native to South Africa and is found in rocky outcrops and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Asparagus devenishii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of fiber for weaving baskets and mats.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Asparagus devenishii are white or pinkish, and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Asparagus devenishii can be propagated by division. It prefers well-drained soil and bright, indirect light. It is drought tolerant and can withstand temperatures down to 10°C.
Where to Find Asparagus devenishii
Asparagus devenishii is native to South Africa.
Asparagus devenishii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Asparagus devenishii?
Asparagus devenishii
What is the common name of Asparagus devenishii?
Devenishii
What is the family of Asparagus devenishii?
Asparagaceae
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,