Asparagus declinatus
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Divisio: Magnoliophyta Subdivisio: Magnoliophytina Classis: Liliopsida Subclassis: Liliidae Superordo: Lilianae Ordo: Asparagales |
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Asparagus declinatus (= Asparagus decumbens), commonly known as Basket Asparagus, is a climber.
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[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.
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[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
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