Asparagus africanus
Care consensus, photos, and the collectors growing it.
- Common name
- Asparagus africanus var. puberulus
- Plant type
- Fern pteridophyte
- Growth habit
- Clumping
- Light
- Partial shade
- Watering
- Medium
- Temperature
- Warm
- Humidity
- High
- Propagation
- Division
- Native range
- Subtropical regions of Africa
- Toxic to pets
- Mildly toxic
- Toxic to people
- Mildly toxic
- public plants
- 0 public plants
- collectors
- 0 collectors
What Asparagus africanus is
Asparagus africanus is a clumping plant that feels like a bit of the African subtropics in your room. Its feathery appearance mimics a fern, though it behaves differently in your care.
You will find it likes a warm spot with steady moisture. It is a quiet companion that asks for high humidity to keep its stems from drying out.
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The berries and sap contain sapogenins, which can cause gastrointestinal distress if ingested.
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People and Asparagus africanus
How our relationship with this plant has changed over time.
- Pre-colonial
Native roots
People in subtropical Africa have lived alongside this plant for generations, gathering it from its wild clumping stands.
- 19th century
Botanical curiosity
Collectors began documenting the plant as European interest in African flora increased. It moved from field observations into early botanical collections.
- Modern day
Domestic presence
You now find it in pots rather than the wild. It is maintained through simple division of its root clumps.
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Frequently asked about Asparagus africanus
Quick answers pulled from the public catalog and care consensus above.
What is Asparagus africanus?
Asparagus africanus is a species in the Asparagus genus. Commonly known as Asparagus africanus var. puberulus, a fern pteridophyte, and with a clumping growth habit. Native to Subtropical regions of Africa.
How do you care for Asparagus africanus?
Reference care guidance for Asparagus africanus: partial shade light, medium watering, warm temperatures, and high humidity. Collectors on collecto.rs will refine this as more public specimens are added.
How rare is Asparagus africanus?
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What else is Asparagus africanus called?
Asparagus africanus is also known as Asparagus africanus var. puberulus, Protasparagus pilosus, Asparagus lugardii, Asparagus conglomeratus, and Asparagus pilosus.
Where can I see real photos of Asparagus africanus?
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