Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
homblei
ID:
633617

Status:
valid

Authors:
De Wild.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 12: 292 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000632949



Common Names

  • Homblei Asparagus
  • Asparagus Homblei
  • Asparagus homblei


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Description

Asparagus homblei (also called Homble's asparagus, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It grows up to 0.5 m tall and has a woody stem. It is found in dry, rocky, and sandy soils in grasslands, scrublands, and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Asparagus homblei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and abdominal pain.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Asparagus homblei is a small white flower with five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asparagus homblei is a hardy, evergreen perennial that grows in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and is drought tolerant. Propagation is usually done by division of the rhizomes in spring or by seed. The seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Asparagus homblei

Asparagus homblei is native to South Africa and can be found in the Northern Cape, Western Cape, and Eastern Cape provinces.

Asparagus homblei FAQ

What is the growth rate of Asparagus homblei?

Asparagus homblei is a slow-growing plant.

What soil type is best for Asparagus homblei?

Asparagus homblei prefers well-drained, sandy soil.

How much sunlight does Asparagus homblei need?

Asparagus homblei prefers partial shade.

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,

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