Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
schumanianus
ID:
635343

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr. ex H.Perrier

Source:
wcs

Year:
1935

Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris) 5: 23 (1935)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000634675



Common Names

  • Asparagus schumanianus
  • Schumanianus Asparagus
  • Schumanianus Asparagus Fern


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Description

Asparagus schumanianus (also called Schumann's Asparagus, among many other common names) is a perennial evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It has thick, fleshy stems and small, scale-like leaves. It is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Asparagus schumanianus 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 schumanianus 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 schumanianus is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or from division. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining potting mix and keep the soil moist but not soggy. The seeds should germinate in a few weeks. To propagate from division, carefully separate the roots of the plant and replant each division in its own pot filled with well-draining soil. Keep the soil moist but not soggy and the divisions should take root in a few weeks.

Where to Find Asparagus schumanianus

Asparagus schumanianus can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Asparagus schumanianus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asparagus schumanianus?

Asparagus schumanianus

What is the common name of Asparagus schumanianus?

Schumann's Asparagus

Where is Asparagus schumanianus 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-275286: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Marie Henry Alfred Perrier de la Bâthie (1873-1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Perrier' in the authors string.
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.