Asparagus falcatus

Asparagus falcatus, commonly known as Sickle Thorn 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 falcatus 11.1 History 11.2 Asparagus falcatus 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 falcatus was described in 1753 by Carl Linnaeus. The name is considered as validly published.

[edit] Taxonomy

The Sickle Thorn 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

The climbers grow to a height of approximately 7 meters.

[edit] Wood and Bark

[edit] Leaves

Asparagus falcatus is an evergreen plant with simple leaves. The leaves are arranged opposite one another. They are dark green and sickle-shaped with entire margins.

[edit] Flowers and Fruit

The flowers are star-shaped. The plants bloom from July to August.

The red fruits are berries.

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[edit] Distribution

Asparagus falcatus is native to South Africa, Lesotho and Swaziland, tropical Africa and Sri Lanka.

[edit] Cultivation

The Sickle Thorn Asparagus prefers a half schady site and can withstand temperatures only above 1,2º C. It grows best in sandy or pebbly, loamy soil that is moist.

[edit] Uses

[edit] Maintenance

[edit] Varities and Cultivars

[edit] Poisonousness

Asparagus falcatus is poisonous.

 Please read the health issues note! 

[edit] Pests and Diseases

[edit] Man and Asparagus falcatus

[edit] History

[edit] Asparagus falcatus 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 falcatusfr:Asparagus falcatus