Asparagus africanus
Family Asparagaceae
Species Profile
Species classification | Invasive [Weeds of National Significance] |
Common names | Climbing Asparagus, Climbing Asparagus Fern |
Synonyms | Protasparagus africanus (Lam.) Oberm. |
Longevity | Perennial |
Growth form | Shrub, Vine/scrambler/climber |
Seed dispersal morphology | Fleshy fruit/Edible/Aril |
Maximum height (m) | 12 |
Capable of vegetative reproduction | Yes |
Native range | Africa, western Asia |
Exotic range (Australia) | NSW, QLD |
Exotic range (other) | Pacific Ocean Islands |
Habitat types (exotic) | Disturbed areas (including trails), Forest, Garden escape, Riparian systems, Roadsides, Urban areas, gardens and parks, Wastelands, Woodlands |
Soil type (exotic) | Information unavailable |
Decade of introduction | 1970 |
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~africanus
http://www.hear.org/pier/species/asparagus_africanus.htm
http://www.weeds.org.au/cgi-bin/weedident.cgi?tpl=plant.tpl&ibra=all&card=V17
http://www.weeds.org.au/WoNS/bridalcreeper/docs/Asparagus_Weeds_BPMM-6.pdf
© 2014-2019 Macquarie University