Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
pearsonii
ID:
634964

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kies

Source:
wcs

Year:
1951

Citation Micro:
Bothalia 6: 179 (1951)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000634296



Common Names

  • Asparagus Pearsonii
  • Pearsonii Asparagus
  • Pearsonii's Asparagus


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Synonyms

  • Protasparagus pearsonii (Kies) Oberm. [unknown]

Description

Asparagus pearsonii (also called Pearson's Asparagus, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to South Africa. It has a woody stem and long, narrow leaves. The flowers are small and white, and the fruits are small, red berries. It prefers dry, sandy soils and is often found in coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Asparagus pearsonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Asparagus pearsonii is white and star-shaped, with a yellow center. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and light green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asparagus pearsonii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division of the rhizomes or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.

Where to Find Asparagus pearsonii

Asparagus pearsonii is native to South Africa and can be found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and open woodlands.

Asparagus pearsonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asparagus pearsonii?

Asparagus pearsonii

What are the common names of Asparagus pearsonii?

Pearson's asparagus

What is the distribution of Asparagus pearsonii?

It is distributed in India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands

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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