Asparagus macowanii var. zuluensis

Family Asparagaceae

Species Profile

Species classification Invasive [NSW's Noxious Weeds]
Common namesMing Asparagus Fern, Pompom Asparagus, Zig-zag Asparagus
SynonymsAsparagus macowanii var. macowanii; Asparagus macowanii var. zuluensis (N.E.Br.) Jessop; Asparagus zuluensis N.E.Br.; Protasparagus macowanii (Baker) Oberm.
LongevityPerennial
Growth formShrub
Seed dispersal morphologyFleshy fruit/Edible/Aril
Maximum height (m)2.5
Capable of vegetative reproductionYes
Native rangeAfrica
Exotic range (Australia)QLD, NSW
Exotic range (other)Information unavailable
Habitat types (exotic)Forest
Soil type (exotic)Information unavailable
Decade of introduction2000

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Climate scenario Australia ACT NSW NT QLD SA TAS VIC WA
Current climate 30018036124812
RCP 8.5 2050 300380244101212
RCP 8.5 2070 300360206121412

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Current suitable habitat

2050 suitable habitat
(RCP 8.5)

2070 suitable habitat
(RCP 8.5)

Recorded occurrences
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Recorded occurrences
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