Asparagus falcatus
Family Asparagaceae
Species Profile
Species classification | Naturalised |
Common names | Asparagus Fern, Sickle Thorn, Sickle-leaved Asparagus, Sickle-thorn Asparagus, Sicklethorn |
Synonyms | Information unavailable |
Longevity | Perennial |
Growth form | Shrub |
Seed dispersal morphology | Fleshy fruit/Edible/Aril |
Maximum height (m) | 6 |
Capable of vegetative reproduction | Yes |
Native range | Eastern and southern Africa, Asia, Atlantic Ocean Islands, Mediterranean |
Exotic range (Australia) | NSW, QLD, WA |
Exotic range (other) | Pacific Ocean Islands |
Habitat types (exotic) | Bushland, Coastal vegetation/sand dunes, Garden escape, Riparian systems, Urban areas, gardens and parks |
Soil type (exotic) | Most soil types |
Decade of introduction | 1880 |
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Climate scenario | Australia | ACT | NSW | NT | QLD | SA | TAS | VIC | WA |
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Current climate | 26 | 20 | 32 | 22 | 32 | 20 | 18 | 26 | 22 |
RCP 8.5 2035 | 24 | 20 | 30 | 22 | 32 | 20 | 14 | 22 | 22 |
RCP 8.5 2065 | 24 | 20 | 30 | 20 | 32 | 20 | 14 | 22 | 22 |
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