Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
scoparius
ID:
635365

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lowe

Source:
wcs

Year:
1831

Citation Micro:
Trans. Cambridge Philos. Soc. 4: 11 (1831)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000634697



Common Names

  • Asparagus Scoparius
  • Broom Asparagus
  • Scoparius Asparagus


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Synonyms

  • Asparagus exaltatus C.Sm. & Buch ex Webb & Berthel. [unknown]

Description

Asparagus scoparius (also called Broom 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 scoparius is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a food source.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Asparagus scoparius is a small, white to pale yellow, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asparagus scoparius is a perennial herb that can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. Water regularly and fertilize once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Asparagus scoparius

Asparagus scoparius is found in the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey and in North Africa.

Asparagus scoparius FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asparagus scoparius?

Asparagus scoparius

What is the natural habitat of Asparagus scoparius?

It is native to South Africa.

What are the common names of Asparagus scoparius?

It is also known as the Broom Asparagus.

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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