Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
sekukuniensis
ID:
635376

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Oberm.) Fellingham & N.L.Mey.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Bothalia 25: 208 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000634708



Common Names

  • Asparagus Sekukuniensis
  • Sekukunian Asparagus
  • Sekukuniensis Asparagus


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Synonyms

  • Protasparagus sekukuniensis Oberm. [unknown]

Description

Asparagus sekukuniensis (also called Sekukuni asparagus, among many other common names) is a perennial evergreen plant native to South Africa. It has small, needle-like leaves and produces white flowers in the spring. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and is often found growing in gardens and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Asparagus sekukuniensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a food source.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Asparagus sekukuniensis 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 sekukuniensis 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 sekukuniensis

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

Asparagus sekukuniensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asparagus sekukuniensis?

Asparagus sekukuniensis

What is the natural habitat of Asparagus sekukuniensis?

It is native to South Africa.

What are the common names of Asparagus sekukuniensis?

It is also known as the Sekukuni 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-275289: Based on the initial data import
Anna Amelia Obermeyer (1907-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Oberm.' in the authors string.
A.C. Fellingham (b.1901): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fellingham' in the authors string.
Nicole L. Meyer (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.L.Mey.' in the authors string.