Asparagus botswanicus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
botswanicus
ID:
835560
Status:
valid
Authors:
Sebsebe
Source:
wcs
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 63: 269 (2008)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000834895
Common Names
- Asparagus botswanicus
- Botswana Asparagus
- Botswana Fern
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Asparagus botswanicus (also called Botswana Asparagus, among many other common names) is a shrub with white or pink flowers. It is native to Botswana, and is found in tropical and subtropical forests, woodlands, and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Asparagus botswanicus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its leaves are used as a medicinal herb for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Asparagus botswanicus has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and spindly.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Asparagus botswanicus is a terrestrial bromeliad native to Botswana. It is a slow-growing plant that can reach up to 1 m in height. It prefers a warm, humid climate and grows best in partial shade. Propagation is done by seed or division of the offsets. The seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained soil mix and kept warm and moist until germination occurs. The offsets can be divided and replanted in the same soil mix.
Where to Find Asparagus botswanicus
Asparagus botswanicus is native to Botswana and can be found in tropical climates.
Asparagus botswanicus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Asparagus botswanicus?
Asparagus botswanicus
What are the common names of Asparagus botswanicus?
Botswana asparagus
What is the native range of Asparagus botswanicus?
Botswana
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-372085: Based on the initial data import
Sebsebe Demissew (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sebsebe' in the authors string.