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Asparagus densiflorus 'Sprengeri'
| Family Name: | Asparagaceae |
| Synonyms: | Asparagus densiflorus (Sprengeri Group) |
| Common Name: | Sprengeri Fern, Asparagus Fern |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Monocotyledon) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Perennial herb up to 1 m tall with scrambling growth habit. |
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| Roots | Extensive root system is composed of a mass of fine roots and tubers the size of grapes. |
| Foliage | Dark green, needle-like leaves are densely arranged along stems that resemble fern fronds. |
| Stems | The bushy, foxtail-like stems gracefully arch backwards and are up to 1 m long. They have small spines along the stem which are much smaller than other Asparagus species. |
| Flowers | White or light pink flowers are small, inconspicuous and partly covered by foliage. They have a sweet fragrance and are produced once every few years. |
| Fruit | Round fruits are bright red, glossy berries. Each berry contains 1 black seed. |
| Cultivation | It should be mulched with a thick layer of compost. Although it is drought tolerant when established, it grows best when watered regularly. |
Landscaping Features
| Landscaping | This cultivar is a good groundcover in areas with light shade. It needs more water in full sun to grow well. |
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| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage |
| Landscape Uses | Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant, Suitable for Hanging Baskets, Coastal, Container Planting |
| Usage Hazard - Cons | Spines/Thorns - Stem/Branch |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade, Full Sun |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Drought Tolerant, Fertile Loamy Soils |
Foliar
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
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| Leaf Area Index (LAI) for Green Plot Ratio | 3.5 (Shrub & Groundcover - Monocot) |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower & Plant Sexuality | Bisexual Flowers |
| Flower Colour(s) | White, Pink |
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Fruit, Seed and Spore
| Mature Fruit Colour(s) | Red |
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| Mature Fruit Texture(s) | Smooth, Glossy / Shiny |
| Fruit Classification | Simple Fruit |
| Fruit Type | |
| Mature Seed Colour(s) | Black |
| Seed Quantity Per Fruit | Few (1-5) |
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Others
| Master ID | 399 |
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| Species ID | 1695 |
| Flora Disclaimer | The information in this website has been compiled from reliable sources, such as reference works on medicinal plants. It is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment and NParks does not purport to provide any medical advice. Readers should always consult his/her physician before using or consuming a plant for medicinal purposes. |
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