Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
microraphis
ID:
634388

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker

Source:
wcs

Year:
1875

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 14: 612 (1875)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000633720



Common Names

  • Asparagus microraphis
  • Microraphis Asparagus
  • Microraphis Asparagus


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Synonyms

  • Asparagopsis microrhaphis Kunth [unknown]
  • Protasparagus microraphis (Kunth) Oberm. [unknown]

Description

Asparagus microraphis (also called 'Asparagus Fern', 'Lace Fern' and 'Foxtail Fern', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen, perennial herbaceous plant with a creeping rhizome. It is native to South Africa and is found in rocky areas, woodlands and grasslands. It has thin, wiry stems with small, scale-like leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Asparagus microraphis is used as an ornamental plant and to treat fever, rheumatism, and malaria.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Asparagus microraphis is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asparagus microraphis is a perennial herbaceous plant that is propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Asparagus microraphis

Asparagus microraphis can be found in the Himalayas, India, and China.

Asparagus microraphis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asparagus microraphis?

Asparagus microraphis

What is the natural habitat of Asparagus microraphis?

It is native to the Mediterranean region

What are the common uses of Asparagus microraphis?

It is used as an ornamental plant, for medicinal purposes, and as a food source

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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