Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
transvaalensis
ID:
635896

Status:
valid

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

Source:
wcs

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Bothalia 25: 208 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000635228



Common Names

  • Asparagus transvaalensis
  • Transvaal Asparagus
  • Transvaal-fern Asparagus


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Synonyms

  • Protasparagus transvaalensis Oberm. [unknown]

Description

Asparagus transvaalensis (also called Transvaal Asparagus, among many other common names) is a species of asparagus plant native to South Africa. It is an evergreen, perennial shrub with a woody stem and long, thin, needle-like leaves. It is typically found in dry, sandy soils in grassland and savanna habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Asparagus transvaalensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Asparagus transvaalensis has small white flowers, small black seeds, and seedlings with needle-like leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asparagus transvaalensis is a terrestrial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Division can be done in the spring or fall, and the divisions should be planted in a well-drained soil mix. The plant prefers partial shade and should be protected from direct sunlight.

Where to Find Asparagus transvaalensis

Asparagus transvaalensis can be found in South Africa, in the provinces of Limpopo, Mpumalanga, and KwaZulu-Natal.

Asparagus transvaalensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asparagus transvaalensis?

Asparagus transvaalensis

What is the family of Asparagus transvaalensis?

Asparagaceae

What is the natural habitat of Asparagus transvaalensis?

Dry grassland in 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-275338: 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.