Asparagus declinatus

Asparagus declinatus (= Asparagus decumbens), commonly known as Basket Asparagus, is a climber.

Contents 1 Naming 2 Taxonomy 3 Characteristics 3.1 Growth 3.2 Wood and Bark 3.3 Leaves 3.4 Flowers and Fruit 3.5 Root System 4 Distribution 5 Cultivation 6 Uses 7 Maintenance 8 Varities and Cultivars 9 Poisonousness 10 Pests and Diseases 11 Man and Asparagus declinatus 11.1 History 11.2 Asparagus declinatus in art 11.3 Symbolism 11.4 Superstition 12 See also 13 References 13.1 Literature 13.2 Footnotes 14 Non-commercial Links

[edit] Naming

Asparagus declinatus was described in 1753 by Carl Linnaeus. The name is considered as validly published.

[edit] Taxonomy

The Basket Asparagus is a species in the genus Asparagus which contains 212 species and belongs to the family of the Asparagaceae (Asparagus Family).

[edit] Characteristics

[edit] Growth

[edit] Wood and Bark

[edit] Leaves

The leaves are arranged opposite one another.

[edit] Flowers and Fruit

The flowers are star-shaped.

The fruits are berries.

[edit] Root System

[edit] Distribution

Asparagus declinatus is native to South Africa, Lesotho and Swaziland.

[edit] Cultivation

The Basket Asparagus prefers a half schady site and can withstand temperatures down to -6,6º C. It grows best in sandy or pebbly, loamy soil that is moist.

[edit] Uses

[edit] Maintenance

[edit] Varities and Cultivars

[edit] Poisonousness

Asparagus declinatus is poisonous.

 Please read the health issues note! 

[edit] Pests and Diseases

[edit] Man and Asparagus declinatus

[edit] History

[edit] Asparagus declinatus in art

[edit] Symbolism

[edit] Superstition

[edit] See also

[edit] References

[edit] Literature

• Walter Erhardt, Erich Götz, Nils Bödeker, Siegmund Seybold: Der große Zander. Eugen Ulmer KG, Stuttgart 2008, ISBN 978-3-8001-5406-7. (Ger.)
• Christoper Brickell (Editor-in-chief): RHS A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants. Third edition. Dorling Kindersley, London 2003, ISBN 0-7513-3738-2.
• efloras.org

[edit] Footnotes

[edit] Non-commercial Links

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• United States Department of Agriculturees:Asparagus declinatusfr:Asparagus declinatus