Asparagus aethiopicus
Family Asparagaceae
Species Profile
Species classification | Invasive [Weeds of National Significance; NSW's Noxious Weeds] |
Common names | Asparagus Fern, Basket Fern, Bushy Asparagus, Emerald Asparagus, Ground Asparagus, Sprengi's Fern |
Synonyms | Asparagopsis densiflora auct. non Kunth; Asparagus aethiopicus 'Sprengeri'; Asparagus densiflorus auct. non (Kunth) Jessop; Asparagus densiflorus 'Meyers'; Asparagus sprengeri Regel; Protasparagus aethiopicus (L.) Oberm.; Protasparagus densiflorus (Kunth) Oberm |
Longevity | Perennial |
Growth form | Shrub |
Seed dispersal morphology | Fleshy fruit/Edible/Aril |
Maximum height (m) | 1 |
Capable of vegetative reproduction | Yes |
Native range | Africa |
Exotic range (Australia) | NSW, QLD, SA, VIC, WA, Christmas Island, Lord Howe Island, Norfolk Island |
Exotic range (other) | Asia, North America, Oceania, Indian Ocean Islands, Pacific Ocean Islands, West Indes |
Habitat types (exotic) | Bushland, Coastal vegetation/sand dunes, Forest, Riparian systems, Roadsides, Urban areas, gardens and parks, Woodlands |
Soil type (exotic) | Infertile - low fertility, Sandy |
Decade of introduction | 1890 |
National Climate Change Impact
Invasive Class 3
The area of suitable habitat and the habitat suitability of observations, for this species, are projected to decrease or remain the same under RCP 8.5 2065 compared to current climate suitability.
Further Information
http://plantnet.rbgsyd.nsw.gov.au/cgi-bin/NSWfl.pl?page=nswfl&lvl=sp&name=Asparagus~aethiopicus
http://www.weeds.org.au/cgi-bin/weedident.cgi?tpl=plant.tpl&ibra=all&card=H03
http://www.environment.gov.au/cgi-bin/biodiversity/invasive/weeds/weeddetails.pl?taxon_id=62425
http://www.issg.org/database/species/ecology.asp?si=837&fr=1&sts=sss&lang=EN
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