Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
fouriei
ID:
633347

Status:
valid

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

Source:
wcs

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Bothalia 25: 207 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000632679



Common Names

  • Fourie's Asparagus
  • Asparagus Fouriei
  • Fourie's Asparagus


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Description

Asparagus fouriei (also called Fourie's Asparagus, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It is native to South Africa and is found in dry, rocky areas. It has small, needle-like leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Asparagus fouriei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for birds and other wildlife. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, such as skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Asparagus fouriei has small, white flowers that are clustered together in a spike-like shape. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and wiry.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asparagus fouriei is an evergreen perennial that grows up to 4 feet in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is by division or seeds. Division should be done in spring or fall. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Asparagus fouriei

Asparagus fouriei can be found in South Africa.

Asparagus fouriei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asparagus fouriei?

Asparagus fouriei

What is the common name of Asparagus fouriei?

Fourie's Asparagus

What is the natural habitat of Asparagus fouriei?

Dry, 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-275072: 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.