Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
schoberioides
ID:
635311

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kunth

Source:
wcs

Year:
1850

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. 5: 70 (1850)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000634643



Common Names

  • Asparagus schoberioides
  • Schoberioides Asparagus
  • Schoberioides Asparagus Fern


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Description

Asparagus schoberioides (also called Wild Asparagus, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb with thin, branched stems and small, needle-like leaves. It is native to South Africa and Namibia, and is found in rocky areas and dry river beds.

Uses & Benefits

Asparagus schoberioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a living fence or windbreak in some areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Asparagus schoberioides has small white flowers and red berries. The seeds are small and black. Seedlings have thin, delicate stems and small, needle-like leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asparagus schoberioides is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It is best grown in a sunny location in well-draining soil. Water the plant regularly during the growing season and reduce watering during the winter months. It is also important to fertilize the plant regularly to ensure healthy growth.

Where to Find Asparagus schoberioides

Asparagus schoberioides can be found in the Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, and Limpopo provinces of South Africa.

Asparagus schoberioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asparagus schoberioides?

Asparagus schoberioides

What is the family of Asparagus schoberioides?

Asparagaceae

What is the common name of Asparagus schoberioides?

Asparagus Fern

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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