Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
setaceus
ID:
635410

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kunth) Jessop

Source:
wcs

Year:
1966

Citation Micro:
Bothalia 9: 51 (1966)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000634742



Common Names

  • Asparagus Setaceus
  • Feathery Asparagus
  • Setaceus Asparagus


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Synonyms

  • Asparagopsis setacea Kunth [unknown]
  • Asparagus asiaticus amharicus Pic.Serm. [unknown]
  • Asparagus lujae De Wild. [unknown]
  • Asparagus plumosus Baker [unknown]
  • Asparagus plumosus tenuissimus auct. [deprecated]
  • Asparagus zanzibaricus Baker [unknown]
  • Protasparagus setaceus (Kunth) Oberm. [unknown]
  • Protasparagus plumosus (Baker) Oberm. [unknown]

Description

Asparagus setaceus (also called Climbing Asparagus, among many other common names) is an evergreen climber that grows up to 3m tall. It is native to South Africa and is found in dry grassland, sandy soils, and waste ground.

Uses & Benefits

Asparagus setaceus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as an ingredient in traditional African medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Asparagus setaceus is small and white, with five petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asparagus setaceus is a fast-growing, evergreen perennial that is easy to propagate from stem cuttings. To propagate, take a stem cutting that is at least 3 inches long and remove the lower leaves. Allow the cutting to dry for a few days before planting it in well-draining soil. Water the soil lightly and keep it in a warm, sunny location. The cutting should take root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Asparagus setaceus

Asparagus setaceus is native to Madagascar and can be found in humid forests.

Asparagus setaceus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asparagus setaceus?

Asparagus setaceus

What is the common name of Asparagus setaceus?

Common Asparagus Fern

What is the natural habitat of Asparagus setaceus?

Tropical and subtropical regions

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-275292: Based on the initial data import
Carl Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.
John Peter Jessop (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jessop' in the authors string.