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Emerald Asparagus Fern

Asparagus setaceus (Kunth) Jessop

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Foodplant / sap sucker
hypophyllous, colonial Aspidioterus nerii sucks sap of live leaf of Asparagus plumosus

Foodplant / sap sucker
Aulacorthum circumflexum sucks sap of live, distorted stem of Asparagus plumosus

Foodplant / sap sucker
Pseudococcus sucks sap of live green part of Asparagus plumosus

Foodplant / sap sucker
Saissetia coffeae sucks sap of live leaf of Asparagus plumosus

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The foliage is much used by florists.
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Flora of China Vol. 24: 210 in eFloras.org, Missouri Botanical Garden. Accessed Nov 12, 2008.
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Description

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Vines, woody, scrambling or climbing to 5 m; roots fibrous. Stems to 4 m, wiry, smooth, branches planate; cladophylls in fascicles of (5–)8–20 per node, filiform, 4–10 × 0.5 mm, ± rigid, with single vein. Leaves membranous, 1–2 mm; blade forming short spine with reflexed apex, base hardened. Inflorescences terminally umbellate, 1–4-flowered. Flowers bisexual, nodding; perianth spreading, campanulate; tepals white, 3–4 × 1–1.5 mm; pedicel 1–3 mm, jointed at or just above base. Berries purplish black, 4–5 mm. Seeds 1–3. 2n = 20.
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Description

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Herbs hermaphroditic. Stems climbing, much branched, to several meters, slightly woody near base; branches spreading horizontally, with branchlets and cladodes arranged in 1 plane, frondlike. Cladodes in fascicles of 10--13, 4--5 mm, very slender, slightly trigonous. Leaf spur short, occasionally spinescent on main stems. Inflorescences developing after cladodes. Flowers solitary or in clusters of 2 or 3; pedicel short, articulate at middle. Perianth white; segments widely spreading, lanceolate-oblong, ca. 7 mm. Berry purplish black, 6--7 mm in diam., 1--3-seeded. Fl. Jun. 2 n = 20*.
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Distribution

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introduced; Calif., Fla.; s, e Africa.
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Flowering/Fruiting

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Flowering spring--summer.
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Habitat

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Waste places, abandoned gardens; 0--100m.
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Habitat & Distribution

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Commonly cultivated and occasionally becoming naturalized [native to S Africa].
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Synonym

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Asparagopsis setacea Kunth, Abh. Königl. Akad. Wiss. Berlin 1842: 82. 1842; Asparagus plumosus Baker
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Synonym

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Asparagopsis setacea Kunth, Enum. Pl. 5: 82. 1850; Asparagus plumosus Baker.
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Description

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Evergreen perennial erect or climbing herb up to 2 m. Stems unarmed except for a few basal spines. Branches spreading with short branchlets densely covered with clusters of numerous short, needle-like cladodes.
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Hyde, M.A., Wursten, B.T. and Ballings, P. (2002-2014). Asparagus setaceus (Kunth) Jessop Flora of Zimbabwe website. Accessed 28 August 2014 at http://www.zimbabweflora.co.zw/speciesdata/species.php?species_id=164460
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Asparagus setaceus

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Asparagus setaceus, commonly known as common asparagus fern, asparagus grass, lace fern, climbing asparagus, or ferny asparagus, is a climbing plant in the genus Asparagus.[2] Despite its common name, the plant is not a true fern, but has leaves that resemble one.[3]

Naming

Originally described by the German botanist Carl Sigismund Kunth, its Latin specific epithet setaceus means "hairy".[4]

Description

Asparagus setaceus foliage.

Asparagus setaceus is a scrambling perennial herb with tough green stems and leaves, which may reach several metres in length. The leaves are actually leaf-like cladodes up to 7 mm long by 0.1 mm in diameter, which arise in clumps of up to 15 from the stem, making a fine, soft green fern-like foliage. Sharp barbed thorns occur on the stem. Occurring from spring to autumn, the small greenish-white bell-shaped flowers are 0.4 cm long, and are followed by small green berries, which blacken with maturity.[5]

Distribution

It is native to Southern Africa, extending south west as far as Calitzdorp in the Karoo.

It is grown elsewhere as an ornamental plant. It has become an invasive species in several locations where it has been introduced.[6]

Cultivation

Asparagus setaceus is cultivated as an ornamental plant, for planting in garden and containers, and as a house plant. The attractive foliage is also used in floral arrangements. It is very hardy and adapts readily to cultivation.

This hardiness has helped it become a weed in Lord Howe and Norfolk Islands.[7] Other areas that regard it as an invasive species and noxious weed include the North Coast of New South Wales,[8] and Queensland, Australia.[9]

This plant has gained the Royal Horticultural Society’s Award of Garden Merit.[10]

The fruit (berries) of this plant are toxic and should not be eaten.

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References

  1. ^ "Asparagus setaceus". Integrated Taxonomic Information System. Retrieved 1 October 2006.
  2. ^ "Asparagus setaceus (Kunth) Jessop". PLANTS Profile. USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service. 2006-10-01. Archived from the original on 26 September 2006. Retrieved 2006-10-01.
  3. ^ Zachos, Ellen (2005). Tempting Tropicals: 175 Irresistible Indoor Plants. Timber Press. p. 112. ISBN 0-88192-732-5.
  4. ^ Simpson DP (1979). Cassell's Latin Dictionary (5 ed.). London: Cassell Ltd. ISBN 0-304-52257-0.
  5. ^ Climbing Asparagus Archived September 27, 2011, at the Wayback Machine
  6. ^ "Asparagus setaceus". Pacific Island Ecosystems at Risk (PIER). Institute of Pacific Islands Forestry. 2005-12-03. Archived from the original on 19 August 2006. Retrieved 2006-10-01.
  7. ^ "Asparagus plumosus". Flora of Australia Online. ABRS, ©Commonwealth of Australia. 1994. Retrieved 2009-07-29.
  8. ^ NSW North Coast Weeds Advisory Committee (2004). "Asparagus (Climbing) (Asparagus plumosus)". Bushland Friendly Nursery Scheme website. Bushland Friendly Nursery Scheme. Archived from the original on 2009-09-13. Retrieved 2009-07-29.
  9. ^ Sonia Jordan (2007). "Feathered asparagus fern". Queensland Gov't website. State of Queensland (Primary Industries and Fisheries within the Department of Employment, Economic Development and Innovation). Archived from the original on 11 July 2009. Retrieved 2009-07-29.
  10. ^ "RHS Plantfinder - Asparagus setaceus". Royal Horticultural Society. Retrieved 12 January 2018.
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Asparagus setaceus: Brief Summary

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Asparagus setaceus, commonly known as common asparagus fern, asparagus grass, lace fern, climbing asparagus, or ferny asparagus, is a climbing plant in the genus Asparagus. Despite its common name, the plant is not a true fern, but has leaves that resemble one.

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