Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
schroederi
ID:
635332

Status:
valid

Authors:
Engl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1902

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 32: 97 (1902)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000634664



Common Names

  • Asparagus schroederi
  • Schroederi Asparagus
  • Schroederi Asparagus Fern


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Synonyms

  • Asparagus obermeyerae P.Jessop [unknown]
  • Asparagus striatus De Wild. [illegitimate]
  • Asparagus wildemanii Weim. [unknown]
  • Protasparagus schroederi (Engl.) Oberm. [unknown]

Description

Asparagus schroederi (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 schroederi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments and diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Asparagus schroederi is a small, white flower with six petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, round leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asparagus schroederi 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 schroederi

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

Asparagus schroederi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asparagus schroederi?

Asparagus schroederi

What is the common name of Asparagus schroederi?

Unknown

What is the natural habitat of Asparagus schroederi?

Tropical forests

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-275285: Based on the initial data import
Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.