Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
divaricatus
ID:
632900

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Oberm.) Fellingham & N.L.Mey.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1875

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 14: 618 (1875)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000632232

Common Names

  • Divaricatus Asparagus
  • Divaricatus Asparagus Plant
  • Divaricatus Asparagus Fern

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Synonyms

  • Protasparagus divaricatus Oberm. [unknown]

Description

Asparagus divaricatus (also called Spreading Asparagus, among many other common names) is a small, spreading shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, dark green leaves and small white flowers. It is found in dry, open woodlands and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Asparagus divaricatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Asparagus divaricatus has small white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asparagus divaricatus 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 divaricatus

Asparagus divaricatus is native to tropical and subtropical forests of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar

Asparagus divaricatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asparagus divaricatus?

Asparagus divaricatus

What is the common name of Asparagus divaricatus?

Divaricatus

What is the family of Asparagus divaricatus?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-275024: Based on the initial data import
Anna Amelia Obermeyer (1907-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Oberm.' in the authors string.
A.C. Fellingham (b.1901): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fellingham' in the authors string.
Nicole L. Meyer (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.L.Mey.' in the authors string.