Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
rubicundus
ID:
635155

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.J.Bergius

Source:
wcs

Year:
1767

Citation Micro:
Descr. Pl. Cap. : 88 (1767)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000634487



Common Names

  • Red Asparagus
  • Asparagus Rubicundus
  • Rubicundus Asparagus


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Synonyms

  • Asparagopsis dregii Kunth [unknown]
  • Asparagopsis niveniana Kunth [unknown]
  • Asparagopsis thunbergii Kunth [illegitimate]
  • Asparagus nitidus Forst. ex Baker [unknown]
  • Asparagus nivenianus Schult.f. [unknown]
  • Asparagus thunbergianus Schult.f. [unknown]
  • Protasparagus rubicundus (Berg.) Oberm. [unknown]
  • Asparagus thunbergianus Schult. [deprecated]

Description

Asparagus rubicundus (also called Climbing Asparagus, among many other common names) is a perennial climbing plant with bright green, needle-like leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to South Africa and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Asparagus rubicundus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also a popular vegetable. It is also used as a medicinal plant for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Asparagus rubicundus is a small, white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are thin, with small, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asparagus rubicundus is a perennial herb native to South Africa. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings and can be grown in a variety of soils. It prefers full sun and should be watered regularly, but not too often. It is also tolerant of drought and can be grown in containers.

Where to Find Asparagus rubicundus

Asparagus rubicundus is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in the mountainous regions of southern Europe and northern Africa.

Asparagus rubicundus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asparagus rubicundus?

Asparagus rubicundus

What is the common name of Asparagus rubicundus?

Rubicundus Asparagus

Where is Asparagus rubicundus native to?

South Africa

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-275268: Based on the initial data import
Peter Jonas Bergius (1730-1790): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.J.Bergius' in the authors string.