Asparagus deflexus

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Asparagus deflexus Baker

Asparagaceae

Life form: climber

Exposure: half shade  

Moisture: moist

Soil: sandy loam - Soil: gritty loam

Leaf arrangement: alternate
Leaves:

Leaf shape: not specified

Leaf division: not specified

Flower shape: six-stellate
Fruit: berry

 

Inflorescence: not specified

Flowers: not specified
Flower habit: not specified

Growth form: not specified

Taxonomy

Divisio:
Magnoliophyta
Subdivisio:
Magnoliophytina
Classis:
Liliopsida
Subclassis:
Liliidae
Superordo:
Lilianae
Ordo:
Asparagales
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Asparagus deflexus is a climber.

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[edit] Naming

Asparagus deflexus was described in 1878 by John Gilbert Baker. The name is considered as validly published.

[edit] Taxonomy

Asparagus deflexus 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 deflexus is native to Angola.

[edit] Cultivation

Asparagus deflexus prefers a half schady site. It grows best in sandy or pebbly, loamy soil that is moist.


[edit] Uses

[edit] Maintenance

[edit] Varities and Cultivars

[edit] Poisonousness

Asparagus deflexus is poisonous.

Aeskulap  Please read the health issues note

[edit] Pests and Diseases

[edit] Man and Asparagus deflexus

[edit] History

[edit] Asparagus deflexus in art

[edit] Symbolism

[edit] Superstition

[edit] See also

[edit] References

[edit] Literature

[edit] Footnotes

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