Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
prostratus
ID:
635006

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dumort.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1827

Citation Micro:
Fl. Belg. : 138 (1827)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000634338



Common Names

  • Asparagus Prostratus
  • Creeping Asparagus
  • Spreading Asparagus


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Description

Asparagus prostratus (also called Prostrate Asparagus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asparagaceae family. It is native to South Africa and is found in rocky and sandy areas. It is a scrambling, twining, or climbing shrub, growing up to 3 m tall.

Uses & Benefits

Asparagus prostratus is used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive foliage and produces small, white flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Asparagus prostratus is white and bell-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 prostratus can be propagated by seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. Division should be done in spring or early summer and the divisions should be planted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. Both methods require regular watering and fertilization.

Where to Find Asparagus prostratus

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

Asparagus prostratus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asparagus prostratus?

Asparagus prostratus

What is the common name of Asparagus prostratus?

Prostratus Asparagus

What is the natural habitat of Asparagus prostratus?

Tropical rainforests in Central and South America

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,